Doctor Percy Julian. Chemist. Brilliant. Determined. Forgotten. Black.
Black History Month is an appropriate time for networks to feature shows about significant contributions of Blacks, whether American or not. But I wish these didn't seem timed for Black History Month. How about just working on a good project and releasing it when ready? Let's not limit recognition of the significant contributions of African Americans and other Blacks to February, shall we? A great show about a great person is a welcomed change from most TV drivel (that, sadly, I watch).
That said, I missed a really good PBS piece on Dr. Percy the first time around. The Nova show site for "Forgotten Genius" refers to him as one of the greatest scientists of the 20th century. The site has very good sidebar pieces plus the ability to watch online. I picked up on this while doing a late read of Angela Gunn's Tech_Space blog at USA Today. I did manage to locate a reshowing of this excellent piece late at night on February 7th. Fascinating, yet it will pluck your heartstrings with the agony he went through.
Do it. Do it now. You'll be glad you did.
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