New year. Enduring legacy.
In this special re-air for Black History Month, we spotlight the trailblazers who shaped modern cybersecurity and cryptology. From codebreaking and computer innovation to intelligence leadership and diversity advocacy, their impact helped secure the nation and open doors for generations to come.
We are pleased to feature Bernard Pryor, William “Bill” Coffee, Carroll Robinson, Charles Matthews, Wilhelmena Ware, James Pryde, Minnie McNeal Kenny, Floyd Weakley, Ralph W. Adams, Jr., Debora Plunkett, Brig. Gen. Neal T. Robinson, and CSM Odell Williams in this special episode.
Their stories aren’t just history, they’re the blueprint for the future of cyber.
Topics discussed: cyberchats, cyber chats, black history month, cryptology, cyber.
Visit our African American Pioneers in Cryptology page for more information. And stay tuned as this area of our website is being updated with better funcunality and more resources.






