There are a number of African-American geniuses who are not acknowledged for the many inventions they have created. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to complete daily activities or save lives or ...

True or false – George Washington Carver invented peanut butter? If you’re like the majority of people, you probably think it’s true. But contrary to popular belief, this prolific figure can’t be ...

There’s a rich history of Black inventors in the United States that likely begins before our current historical record—but there’s plenty of noteworthy individuals we know of who changed the world ...

Getty/Wikimedia CommonsWithout these Black inventors, modern-day life in America might’ve looked very different. American history is peppered with some of the greatest inventive minds in the world.

Percy L. Julian, an African American inventor, once said, “I have had one goal in my life, that of playing some role in making life a little easier for the persons who come after me.” As the holder of ...

African American inventors have revolutionized our world with their innovations. Did you know that African Americans hold more than 50,000 patents? 1 Despite facing countless obstacles and ...

Many of the products people use everyday were created by African Americans. Things such as stop lights, hair products, and peanuts are just a few things African Americans created. Marie Van Brittan ...

cliché. Not me. I think it’s a fairly accurate description of who are as African-Americans. televisions, radios and computers, and helped to reduce the cost of such products. Guided Missiles could not ...

As World IP Day 2021 approaches, we should celebrate the incredible achievements of the world's greatest inventors. But throughout our country's history, scores of inventors, particularly African ...