A bachelor degree is required for most positions in the finance field. However, there are some cases in which an associate degree would be sufficient. For example, an individual with a finance degree can often get an entry-level position at many banks and accounting firms.
African-American chemist Percy Julian was a pioneer in the chemical synthesis of medicinal drugs such as cortisone, steroids and birth control pills.
It was a black man who came up with the first prototype of what would later become the modern air conditioner. Louis Latimerâs invention consisted of a fan and cooling coils for reducing temperature and purifying the air. Patent date: January 12, 1886 Patent number: 334.078.