With recent significant achievements being made by American, British, and Indian scholars, among others, you might be wondering, “Have we made any big achievements, and are there any famous black mathematicians?”

Well, grab some popcorn and sit tight, because we’re about to blow your mind (and give you something big to brag about). From calculating space trajectories to breaking academic barriers, Black mathematicians have shaped science and technology for centuries. This is a celebration of 10 trailblazers whose contributions transformed mathematics and science.