James Edward West invented the electret microphone. His invention is currently used in over 90% of all modern-day microphones. His microphone invention is used in phones, tape recorders, hearing aids, baby monitors, and video cameras, among other electronics. Tweet
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The Black History Fact Of The Day: The Street Sweeper
On March 17, 1896, Charles B. Brooks received a patent for his invention of the street sweeper. Mr. Brooks’s street sweeper invention had revolving brushes attached to the front fender. The brushes could be removed and replaced with scrapers to clean up snow. Tweet
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On July 25, 1876, T. A. Carrington received a patent for his invention of the stove. Tweet
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W.D. Davis invented an improved version of the riding saddle. He received a patent for his invention on October 6, 1895. W.D. Davis’s version of the saddle contained springs under the seat and above the stirrups. This made for a smoother ride, made the saddle more durable, and made the saddle easier to adjust. W.D. […]
Read the rest of this entry »Book Excerpt Of The Week- “Death Of Innocence: The Story Of The Hate Crime That Changed America” By: Mamie Till-Mobley
“Emmett Louis Till, my only son, my only child, was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered at the hand of white racists on August 28, 1955. That was so many years ago, yet it seems like only yesterday to a mother who needs no reminders. After all, every shattered piece of my heart has its own special […]
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Edmond Berger invented the spark plug. Tweet
Read the rest of this entry »Black History Fact Of The Day: Alexander Miles
On October 11, 1887, Alexander Miles received a patent for his invention of the automatically opening and closing elevator door. Tweet
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On June 11, 1893, Thomas W. Stewart received a patent for his invention of the mop. Tweet
Read the rest of this entry »Black History Fact Of The Day: The Thermostat Control
On February 23, 1960, Frederick M. Jones received a patent for his invention of the thermostat control. Tweet
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R.I.P. Yusef Hawkins (3/19/73-8/23/89) Tweet
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