Percy+Julian+by+Kara

=Percy Julian was born on April 11, 1899. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama. He died in the United States. He died on April 19, 1975. The type of work he did was inventions. Some great accomplishments Percy Julian did is he was named "Chicago's Man of the Year." Also, he was best known as a pioneer in the chemical synthesis of medicinal drugs. Now, here are some five important facts about Percy Julian. He was a medical professional. He invented cortisone, steroids, and birth control pills. He was an active fundraiser for the NAACP. He taught chemistry at Fisk University. He was also a chemist, he invented medicines for us today that help us. Finally, he was the first African American to receive a Ph.D in chemistry. The reason our lives are better today because of Percy Julian is that he invented medicines that help us today with our lives.= = =