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Black History Month, a month of celebration and recognition, but also a month to continue reflecting.
See like many, I have realized February isn’t much different from January or March because I will continue to celebrate the liberation and progression of Black people even after a month dedicated to acknowledging our worth.
Oftentimes we will hear about these amazing Black creators and inventors, but have you ever really sat back and thought: How many things were created by Black people? Could I live my life as easily without these creations?
Let’s see how many things you’re using in your day-to-day life that were created by or improved by Black inventors and contributors.
9 Groundbreaking Inventions by Women
Women inventors are behind a wide range of key innovations, from Kevlar to dishwashers to better life rafts.
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Women inventors are behind a wide range of key innovations, from Kevlar to dishwashers to better life rafts.
Female inventors have played a large role in U.S. history, but haven’t always received credit for their work. Besides the fact that their contributions have sometimes been downplayed over overlooked, women particularly women of color have historically had fewer resources to apply for U.S. patents and market their inventions.
Not all of the female inventors on this list received attention for their work in their lifetime, or were able to market their inventions. But all of them contributed innovations that helped advance technology in their respective fields.
Notables in Black History: Inventors, intellectuals, influencers and more
Notables in Black History: Inventors, intellectuals, influencers and more
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American history resonates with the names of great African American men and women. Here are 14 men and women who made their mark on history â in many cases as the first Black Americans to succeed in their chosen fields.Â
The actress who played Aunt Jemima was a Hartford nativeÂ
From 1946 to 1964, Gwen Reed, an actress, an advocate for childhood literacy and a theater director, played the role of Aunt Jemima, the face of the Quaker Oats Company products. Reed traveled to promote the brand at pancake festivals, state fairs, school assemblies and grocery stores, but her real name was never revealed. While playing the role of Aunt Jemima (in 1951), Reed became the director of the Hartford Commu
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