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 ...

Whether you’re passing the mic or coming to a safe stop at the light, remember: a Black person made it possible. What would Black History Month be if we didn’t take the time to reflect on our rich ...

The Black History Collective of Henderson County, NC, celebrates Black History Month in Hendersonville with an educational exhibit on inventions by Black Americans. The exhibit, "Awesome Inventions by ...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Zion Chapel A.M.E. is celebrating Black History Month by showcasing items created by black inventors. The ‘Snapshot of Brilliance’ display includes photos of inventors, ...

Are you familiar with the name Alice Parker? Alice H. Parker was an African American inventor famous for her patented system of central heating using natural gas. Before that, people used firewood and ...

Granville T. Woods was a pioneering inventor with nearly 60 patents to his name.Heritage Art/Heritage Images via Getty Images Granville T. Woods was one of the most prolific Black inventors in the ...

Black women remain resilient and continue to offer creative, impactful inventions. Black women are innovators, coming up with great inventions that have transformed many sectors like health care and ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — It is the first day of Black History Month and the Grand Rapids Public Museum will have exhibits and events throughout February. “Innovators: Celebrating Black History” is ...

In the 1880s, Granville T. Woods won patent battles to protect his inventions, including a system to allow moving trains to ...

The U.S. Patent Office's blueprint for Charles Frederick Page's airship. Page applied for the patent in 1903 and received it in 1906. The patent was granted months before the Wright Brothers received ...

The Black inventor applied for a patent eight months before the Wright brothers took flight. But why isn't it there? Well, that's part of the question posed by Abigail Miller, of Slaughter. The U.S.