Join us in honoring the innovations of Black & African American chemists, both past and present, with a curated selection of research and resources from the American Chemical Society.

The American Chemical Society (ACS) proudly commemorates Black History Month by acknowledging the significant achievements and pioneering contributions of Black and African American chemists and chemical engineers. Black History Month also gives us the chance to amplify Black chemists who are pioneers in their field, helping to change the world with their innovative work in chemical sciences.
Articles and eBook Highlights
Alice Ball: An African-American Woman to Foster Education in Chemistry
Stephanie Silva Weigel Gomes and Wilmo Ernesto Francisco Junior*
DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.4c00611
Interview with Professor Amanda Bryant-Friedrich, 2024 Founders Award Winner, American Chemical Society Division of Chemical Toxicology
Andrea Andress Huacachino
DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.4c00360
Developing Equitable Lab Practices/Culture: A Student-Centered Activity on Alcohol Metabolism and Its Relation to the Black Community
Dillon King, Rowan R. Katzbaer, Ufana Riaz, S. Catherine Silver Key, and Darlene K. Taylor*
DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.4c00346
Perspectives of Three African American Chemists: Reflections on Careers, Experiences, and the Future
Isiah M. Warner*, Willie E. May*, and James W. Mitchell*
DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c01905
NERM 2023 Symposium: Advancing Inclusive Communities through Collaboration
Shelita Renee Hall, Penny Beuning, Subha R. Das, Michelle Gaines, Murrell Godfrey, Kimberly M. Jackson, and Tyrslai Williams-Carter*
In Professional Mentoring Programs for Science Students: Career Mentoring for Students in the Physical Sciences.
ACS Symposium Series, Vol. 1470, Chapter 14, pp 185-196.
DOI: 10.1021/bk-2024-1470.ch014
Enhancing Career Development Awareness Among the Chemistry Undergraduate Students at the Xavier University of Louisiana: Our Resources and Strategies
Abha Verma*, Navneet Goyal, Tracey Jackson, Galina Goloverda, and Teresa Birdwhistell
In Professional Mentoring Programs for Science Students: Career Mentoring for Students in the Physical Sciences.
ACS Symposium Series, Vol. 1470, Chapter 8, pp 99-114.
DOI: 10.1021/bk-2024-1470.ch008

Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Bettye Washington Greene

Spotlight on the Work of John E. Hodge
Explore more of John E. Hodge's work across ACS Publications.

Research at HBCUs

A Call for Diversity Story Guest Editorials
C&EN Articles
Dorothy J. Phillips wants to broaden ACS’s reach
Career Ladder: Dontarie Stallings
COVID-19 put hand sanitizer—and Purell lead formulator Kayla Ivey—in the spotlight
Comment: Fostering a diverse and inclusive American Chemical Society
Chemist Valerie Sheares Ashby has spent 30 years working to achieve inclusive excellence

ACS Publications Journal Cover Art Gallery
Additional Resources From ACS
ACS Honors African Americans in the Chemical Sciences
National Historic Chemical Landmark: Bettye Washington Greene, Ph.D.
National Historic Chemical Landmark: St. Elmo Brady
National Historic Chemical Landmark: Norbert Rillieux and the Multiple Effect Evaporator
National Historic Chemical Landmark: Percy L. Julian and the Synthesis of Physostigmine
ACS Black History Month Celebration: Trailblazers & Pathways
Update: This event has concluded. Thank you to everyone who attended!
Join us in Washington, D.C. on February 26, 2025 for an inspiring afternoon as ACS President Dr. Dorothy Phillips invites you to honor the achievements and contributions of Black chemists and scientists in the chemical enterprise. The event will include a fireside chat with guests from various industries and partner organizations sharing their journeys and successes in chemistry and beyond. This free event is open to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in chemistry and chemical sciences.