In honor of Black History Month, we share an encore of our most popular Hidden Hero of History episode about George Washington Carver: It’s a story of perseverance and the power of plants! Despite the barriers thrust upon him, George Washington Carver overcame society’s challenges to ultimately become one of the nation’s leading botanists and agricultural inventors. Did you know he discovered over 300 uses for the peanut? Carver used his celebrity to speak on racial harmony, hoping to leave the world a better place.
 

Black History Month is one of the many opportunities for talking to kids about the significant contributions and achievements of Black Americans. The Dorktales Storytime Podcast has featured stories of Black trailblazers from different time periods in American history. These women and men faced societal barriers and racial injustice, but through their own talents, determination, bravery and resilience, they left us a legacy of extraordinary accomplishments that changed our world for the better.