Lewis Howard Latimer
A Pioneer in Invention and Engineering Lewis Howard Latimer, an inventor and engineer, played a significant role in shaping the landscape of technological innovation in...
Category : Inventors
Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson
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Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson, a theoretical physicist and famous black inventor has been credited with making many advances in science. She first developed an interest...
Mary and Mildred Davidson
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Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner is an inventor of numerous products we use today and has the most patents of any African American woman. Kenner was...
Garrett Morgan
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Garrett Morgan blazed a trail for African-American inventors with his patents, including those for a hair-straightening product, a breathing device, a revamped sewing machine, and...
Philip Emeagwali
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Philip Emeagwali (born August 23, 1954) is a Nigerian American computer scientist. He achieved computing breakthroughs that helped lead to the development of the internet....
Elijah McCoy
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Elijah McCoy was a prominent African American inventor and engineer who made significant contributions to the field of mechanical engineering. Born in Colchester, Ontario, Canada...