What do a three-light traffic light, an ironing board and a pencil sharpener have in common? They were all invented by African Americans. Presented by Fluor, “African- American Pioneers in Science, ...

*The ABC’s of African American Inventions is a recently released children’s book by Kenneth R. McClelland. This fun and informative book can be used for home schooling; in traditional classroom ...

In honor of Africa day and all it represents, here are three innovative inventions that aren’t just changing lives here in Africa, but potentially across the globe as well. Map of Africa Yesterday was ...

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*Whenever people are asked about African American inventors, all they can think about is George Washington Carver. When Carver was convincing his fellow Southern farmers about his unique crop rotation ...

Frequent handwashing is among the protective measures required of individuals amidst the Covid-19 pandemic that has spread worldwide. While there are variations on the handwashing machines invented by ...

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 ...

Illustrious members of the high Table and the table not so high, distinguished members of the audience, notable and budding philosophers, Professor Sophie Oluwole, the keynote speaker who is also the ...

The Golden Ratio, a hallmark of Swiss design and the foundation of everything from Helvetica to Le Corbusier’s meticulous architecture, may have been imported from Africa. Design remains a largely ...

Yesterday was Africa Day, a day set aside to celebrate the motherland, its people and its accomplishments, despite its many problems. In honor of this day and all it represents, here are three ...