Black Inventions

  • Garrett Morgan: Invented the three-light traffic signal, revolutionizing road safety.
  • Dr. Patricia Bath: Developed the Laserphaco Probe, a revolutionary tool for cataract surgery.
  • Marie Van Brittan Brown: Created the first home security system, featuring a camera monitor and two-way microphone.
  • Dr. Charles Drew: Pioneered blood storage techniques, saving countless lives with blood transfusions.
  • George Washington Carver: Discovered hundreds of uses for peanuts, soybeans, and sweet potatoes, revolutionizing agriculture.
  • Granville T. Woods: Invented the “Multiplex Telegraph,” enabling simultaneous transmission of multiple messages over a single wire.
  • Lewis Latimer: Improved the light bulb by developing a longer-lasting carbon filament.
  • Dr. James E. West: Co-invented the foil electret microphone, used in most microphones today.

These are just a few examples of the many significant contributions Black inventors have made to society. Their ingenuity and perseverance have shaped the world we live in today.

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