Percy Vivian Julian

Percy Vivian Julian was a chemist and inventor who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. He was born in 1899 and died in 1975. Julian was a prominent figure in the African American community and was known for his work on the development of the first commercially available birth control pill. He was also a strong advocate for racial equality and social justice. Julian was a professor at Howard University and was a leading figure in the African American intellectual movement.