👉 Black math, also known as "Mathematics of Black People," is a term that has been used to describe the historical and ongoing contributions of African mathematicians and their work, often marginalized or overlooked in mainstream mathematical narratives. This includes the rich mathematical traditions of African cultures, such as the use of complex number systems in West African mathematics, the sophisticated geometric and algebraic knowledge of ancient African civilizations, and the significant contributions of mathematicians like Al-Khwarizmi, whose work influenced algebra, and Ousmane Bamba, a 19th-century mathematician from Senegal. Despite these contributions, much of this knowledge was suppressed or erased during the transatlantic slave trade and colonialism, leading to a distorted historical record. Black math seeks to reclaim and highlight these often-ignored achievements, emphasizing the global and diverse origins of mathematical thought.
