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 ...

*Whenever we are thinking about modern Black inventors, Garrett A. Morgan is the first to come to mind. He brought us out of the dark and gifted us with the spotlight. We also think about Charles Drew ...

The erasure of Black Americans’ contributions to the field of invention has taken place for centuries. Industrial designer James Howard, of Dover, is seeking to change that with his traveling exhibit, ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- In honor of Black History Month, ABC7 is showcasing the achievements of African Americans. Kindergartners from Alaine Locke School on the West Side are playing with a purpose. While ...

Have you or someone you know ever used resources from a foodbank? Nauticus honors African American Scientists and Inventors News Feb 16, 2025 / 09:20 PM EST Nauticus invited the community to celebrate ...

The Real McCoy: Afro-American invention and innovation, 1619-1930 exhibition records The Real McCoy: Afro-American invention and innovation, 1619-1930 exhibition records / Series ACMA AV03-026: The ...

What would you have been without a role model? What would you have done had you not known your career path was even an option? The answers to these career and life-defining questions often come down ...

On a moving train in the 1870s, the toilet bowl in the restroom was open to the tracks below, letting in gusts of air as well as dust and cinders from the road bed. “The annoyance,” wrote African ...

James Howard owns a vintage Thermo King truck and a 19th-century clothes wringer. Collecting these antique items is not simply fulfilling the passion of a hobbyist. It is part of his mission to put ...

Charles (Chaz) Dryden Jr. and Adesina Ogunelese will be presenting an educational and inspiring program for all ages at the Wailuku Public Library at 2 p.m. Feb. 20 in honor of Black History Month.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Nauticus invites the community to celebrate the groundbreaking contributions of African American scientists and inventors on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event ...