Category: History
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The groundbreaking story of Mary Kenner, the African American inventor whose innovative adjustable sanitary belt revolutionized period protection in the 1950s.
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The groundbreaking achievements of Janet Emerson Bashen, the pioneering African American inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized equal employment opportunity (EEO) compliance with her innovative software solutions.
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The remarkable story of Marie Van Brittan Brown, the pioneering African American inventor who created the modern home security system in the mid-1960s. Learn how her innovation transformed home security, paving the way for the massive video surveillance…
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The remarkable story of Valerie Thomas, a pioneering NASA scientist who developed innovative image processing systems for the Landsat satellite in the 1970s.
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The story of Bad Brains, the pioneering black punk rock band from Washington, D.C. formed in 1976. Explore their transformation from Mind Power to Bad Brains, their multifaceted sound blending punk rock and reggae, and their lasting influence…
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Alexander Miles invented an automated system for opening and closing elevator doors in the late 1800s. His innovative mechanism improved elevator safety by reducing accidents. Learn more about this black inventor’s life and patented elevator door design.
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Sarah E. Goode was a pioneer as one of the first African American women granted a U.S. patent in 1885, for her invention of a folding cabinet bed that converted into a desk. Learn about her life and…
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All about George Crum, the legendary 19th-century Black chef credited with inventing potato chips, a beloved snack enjoyed worldwide today. Explore Crum’s journey from humble beginnings to culinary fame, his accidental invention of the potato chip, and the…
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The historic journey of David Dansby Jr, the first Black undergraduate to earn his degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1961. Explore his activism, dedication to civil rights, and legacy as a mentor…
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Tthe remarkable story of the Montford Point Marines, the first African Americans in the U.S. Marine Corps, who broke down barriers and paved the way for integration in the military.
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