Joseph Jackson
Dr. Joseph N. Jackson: The Man Behind the Evolution of Television Viewing Experience Dr. Joseph N. Jackson may not be a household name, but his...
Category : Inventors
John Albert Burr
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If you have a manual push mower today, it likely uses design elements from 19th Century black American inventor John Albert Burr’s patented rotary blade...
Dr. Thomas Mensah
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Dr. Thomas Mensah is a world-renowned Ghanaian-American inventor and chemical engineer. Mensah is most well-known for his pioneering innovations in fiber optics and nanotechnology, though he has found success in other fields...
Leonard Bailey
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Leonard Bailey was an African American inventor and businessman in Washington, D.C., in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in 1825 to an impoverished free black family, Bailey rose...
Bessie Blount Griffin
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Bessie Virginia Blount, a trailblazing figure in the fields of physical therapy, invention, and forensic science, left an indelible mark on the world through her...
Alexander P. Ashbourne
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Alexander P. Ashbourne, an early inventor, was born into slavery in Philadelphia around 1820. His life’s work and contributions to the fields of food processing...
Samuel Lee Kountz Jr
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Samuel Lee Kountz Jr. was a physician and pioneer in organ transplantation, particularly renal transplant research and surgery. An Arkansas success story, he overcame the...
Dr. Marian Rogers Croak
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The story of Dr. Marian Rogers Croak is very heart-warming for our team because we have experienced firsthand, the positive effects of her creation on...
Isaac R. Johnson Created & Patented the Bicycle Frame
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For an African American, it was a challenge to patent an invention, especially in the late 1800s. However, Isaac R. Johnson succeeded in this challenge...
Anna M. Mangin
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Anna M. Mangin is a significant figure in American history, known for her contributions as an inventor and advocate for women’s rights. Born in October...