Charles Frederick Page
Charles Frederick Page (1864–1937) was an African American inventor, entrepreneur, and community leader whose remarkable achievements in aviation and civic development have been largely overlooked...
Category : Inventors
The Greatest Invention Ever Made: The Human Body
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A Masterpiece Engineered in Africa The greatest invention ever made is undoubtedly the human body. And where does this unparalleled marvel originate? Africa. The human...
Willie “Tech-Man” Jenkins
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A Pioneer in Modern Drone Technology Willie “Tech-Man” Jenkins, an African American inventor, holds a significant yet often underappreciated place in the history of modern...
Charles S. Lewis Baker
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Charles S. Lewis Baker (1859–1926) was a prominent American inventor known for patenting the friction heater. His life story is one of resilience and determination,...
Ellen Eglin
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During the late 1800s, the world was on the brink of significant technological advancements that would change the way people lived and worked. One such...
Daniel McCree
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Daniel McCree is widely recognized for his significant contribution to safety innovation through the patenting of the portable fire escape ladder. His invention has had...
Frank S. Greene, Jr
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Frank S. Greene, Jr. is a man of many talents and accomplishments. He is an inventor, scientist, venture capitalist investor, educator, and the first African...
Benjamin F. Hicks
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Benjamin F. Hicks was a remarkable inventor born into slavery in Virginia in the 19th century. His life and work are a testament to the...
Cornelius R. Coffey
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Pioneering African-American Aviator and Inventor Cornelius R. Coffey, born on August 5, 1913, in Tullahassee, Oklahoma, was a trailblazing African-American inventor and engineer who made...
Henry Davis Green
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Henry Davis Green (1814-1891) was an African American inventor and abolitionist. He is best known for his invention of a machine for sewing shoes. Green...