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Every time you enjoy crunchy chips, you should think about the fact that they were invented by a cook who thought he was getting back at a picky customer. Here are some of the inventions gifted to ...
An African American, Otis Boykin, invented electronic control devices for guided missiles, IBM computers and the pacemaker. J. Standard invented the refrigerator and received the patent in 1889.
Black Women Inventions That Made Life Hella Soft These are women developed technology and inventions that we still use to this day.
“Many African Americans lost or never gained legal rights to their inventions and those who were fortunate enough to obtain invention patents were seldom recognized,” Smith wrote online.
The free interactive exhibit will showcase the history of African American inventions over 400 years, from smallpox remedies to cell phone technology, and provide a platform for inventors ...
Overall, Howard said the exhibit will showcase the history of African American inventions over 400 years, from smallpox remedies to cell phone technology, and provide a platform for inventors to ...
On the first day of one of the first AP African American Studies classes ever taught, Marlon Williams-Clark rattled off a list of Black luminaries to see how many his students had heard of. Only ...