An African American, Otis Boykin, invented electronic control devices for guided missiles, IBM computers and the pacemaker. J. Standard invented the refrigerator and received the patent in 1889.

African-American innovators and visionaries have developed or contributed to many things that are commonplace today — some are well known such as the light bulb and others not so obvious ...

Today and every day, millions of Americans will use, enjoy, and be protected by the creations and innovations of African American inventors. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — As we continue our ...

Incredible inventions fueled industrialization. Now, the contributions of Black inventors and marginalized communities have been reevaluated using patent data.

Here are some of the inventions gifted to mankind by African Americans. advertisement. StarsInsider. Amazing inventions we have African Americans to thank for. Story by Stars Insider ...

Up until 1861, enslaved African Americans weren't allowed to obtain patents or claim credit for their inventions because they were considered property of their white owners.

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 ...

Nauticus invited 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.

"Our data shows while the number of women inventors named on patents remains around 12-13%, the percentage of pro bono participants benefitting from our services is 41% women, 30% African American ...

This seems like an opportune time to focus on books about inventors and inventions. ... For instance, I learned about Alice Parker, an African American woman born in 1885, ...