Mathematically Gifted & Black


Mathematically Gifted & Black is a website that features the accomplishments of black scholars in mathematical sciences. In addition to highlighting the work and lives of established mathematicians in the African Diaspora, the platform aims to support the next generation of these mathematicians as they pursue career goals in mathematics and mathematical sciences fields.
Featured mathematicians must have a degree in mathematics that they use in their work and be recognized as a leader in research, education, industry, government, academia, or outreach.
Founders of MGB received the Association for Women in Mathematics’ 2022 AWM Presidential Recognition Award.

History

Mathematically Gifted & Black was founded in 2017 by Erica Graham, Raegan Higgins, Candice Price, and Shelby Wilson. The professors created the website with the intent of highlighting the contributions and lives of black mathematicians. The name of the website was partially inspired by the song "To Be Young, Gifted and Black" performed by Nina Simone with lyrics by Weldon Irvine.

Notable people recognized

Mathematically Gifted & Black features a collective archive called the "Circle of Excellence" that documents the website's Black History Month honorees that have been recognized since the site's inception. During the month of February, a prominent black mathematician is recognized each day, their accomplishments are highlighted, and a short Q&A with the recipient is often included. The mathematicians featured by MGB include university professors and a diverse variety of mathematical professionals.
Several notable individuals are included among the extensive archive of honorees. Their names appear below.
2025 Black History Month Honorees
  • Gregory Battle
  • Zachary K. Collier
  • Tolulope Fadina
  • Trajan Hammonds
  • Dr. Oluwasegun Michael Ibrahim
  • Gafari Lukumon
  • Dwight Anderson Williams II
2024 Black History Month Honorees
2023 Black History Month Honorees
  • Nicholas Arosemena
  • Peter Eley
  • Dr. Nancy L. Griesinger
  • Abba B. Gumel
  • Lateefah Id-Deen
  • Brett Jefferson
  • Clarence W Johnson
  • John H. Johnson Jr.
  • Chartese Jones
  • Chawne Kimber
  • Haydee Lindo
  • Marissa Kawehi Loving
  • Marrielle Myers
  • Sybil Prince Nelson
  • Tayler Fernandes Nuñez
  • José Mijares Palacios
  • Ayanna Perry
  • Maia Powell
  • Candice Renee Price
  • Aquia Richburg
  • JoAnn Scales
  • Ruthmae Sears
  • Kagba N Suaray
  • Angela Tabiri
  • Jana Talley
  • Abiy Tasissa
  • Karen Taylor
  • Nakeya Williams
  • Christina Willis
2022 Black History Month Honorees
  • Johnny Earl Brown
  • Kyndall Allen Brown
  • Tianna Burke
  • Bronte Burleigh-Jones
  • Jamylle Carter
  • Adrian Coles
  • Nathaniel Dean
  • Dan Eckhardt
  • Stacey D. Finley
  • Uduak George
  • Isaac Harris
  • Jacqueline Milton Hicks
  • Joseph Johnson
  • Genevieve Knight
  • Camille A. McKayle
  • Christian McRoberts
  • Cassandra McZeal
  • Janis M. Oldham
  • Ronald Page II
  • Kendra E. Pleasant
  • Sandra Richardson
  • Aqeeb Sabree
  • Machell Town
  • Ashley Wheeler
  • Brandis Whitfield
  • Bryan Williams
  • Jahmario Williams
  • Pamela Williams
  • Shelby Wilson
  • Abubakarr Yillah
2021 Black History Month Honorees
2020 Black History Month Honorees
2019 Black History Month Honorees
2018 Black History Month Honorees
2017 Black History Month Honorees