Little Known Black History Fact: Jo Anderson

In modern times, despite poor record-keeping and erased histories, it has been revealed that enslaved African-Americans contributed far more than…
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Little Known Black History Fact: Miriam Benjamin

For those who travel via airplane, give a big thank you to the late Miriam Benjamin. In 1888, she received…
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Little Known Black History Fact: Emmett Chappelle

Emmett Chappelle was a scientist and inventor who brought forth a wealth of innovation to the masses by way of…
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Little Known Black History Fact: Granville T. Woods

Granville T. Woods was an inventor who worked on over 50 inventions in his lifetime. His expertise in the electrical…
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DL’s Top 10: Things We Wouldn’t Have Without Black Inventors

Black inventors have contributed so much to our society but for some reason they don’t get that much attention. For…
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‘Super Soaker’ Inventor Funds Robotics Teams Through Non-Profit

Lonnie Johnson, the creator of the "Super Soaker," is funding high school robotics teams through his non-profit organization.
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Little Known Black History Fact: Otis Boykin

Otis Boykin was an inventor responsible for many important electrical devices that are used in modern times, most notably the…
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Little Known Black History Fact: Sibling Inventors

Sisters Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner and Mildred Davidson Austin Smith had the spirit of ingenuity passed on to them via…
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Little Known Black History Fact: Dr. James West

Dr. James West is an inventor and Johns Hopkins professor still working at an age where most would be content…
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10 African-American Inventors That Shifted Society

Thousands of African-American inventors have developed various inventions over the years that have greatly impacted culture. However, today we are…
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Little Known Black History Fact: Frederick Jones

Frederick Jones was a prolific, self-taught inventor responsible for revolutionizing the refrigeration business by inventing a transport unit for trucks.The…
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Little Known Black History Fact: Gerald Lawson

Gerald “Jerry” Lawson, a Black man from Queens, New York, was an engineer and inventor responsible for bringing change to…
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