Sarah Boone (c. 1832 – October 29, 1904) was a pioneering African American inventor who transformed the way people iron clothing. Born into slavery in North Carolina, she overcame immense challenges to become one of the first Black women to receive a United States patent. Her invention, an improved design for the ironing board, became […]
Former President Donald Trump has reversed course and is now publicly urging House Republicans to vote in favor of releasing the long-sealed Justice Department files connected to Jeffrey Epstein. The shift comes as Congress prepares for a critical vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which would force the DOJ to disclose investigative records tied […]
When we talk about the most important Black inventors in American history, Frederick McKinley Jones deserves to be at the very top.Not just for one invention, but for dozens. Jones didn’t simply create new gadgets.He changed the way the world eats, travels, receives medical care, and even fights wars. Most people know him as the […]
When most people hear the name Lonnie Johnson, they think of the Super Soaker, the iconic water gun that became one of the most successful toys in history. But the real story of Lonnie Johnson runs far deeper than toy shelves. He is a NASA engineer, Air Force veteran, inventor, and one of the greatest […]
When we talk about medical pioneers, especially in eye health, one name deserves the same level of honor as the giants, Dr. Patricia Bath. A scientist, ophthalmologist, inventor, and global humanitarian, Dr. Bath didn’t just break barriers… she obliterated them. From the streets of Harlem to becoming the first Black woman doctor to receive a […]
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