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This list of African-American inventors and scientists documents many of the African-Americans who have invented a multitude of items or made discoveries in the course of their lives. These have ranged from practical everyday devices to applications and scientific discoveries in diverse fields, including physics, biology, math, and medicine.
Frederick McKinley Jones (May 17, 1893 – February 21, 1961) was an American inventor, entrepreneur, engineer, winner of the National Medal of Technology, and an inductee of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. [1]
Thomas L. Jennings (c. 1791 – February 12, 1859) was an African-American inventor, tradesman, entrepreneur, and abolitionist in New York City, New York.He has the distinction of being the first African-American patent-holder in history; he was granted the patent in 1821 for his novel method of dry cleaning. [1]
Obama became the first Black president in American history after winning the 2008 election race against John McCain. While in office, he earned a Nobel Peace Prize, worked to limit climate change ...
January 26, 2023 at 12:40 PM ... Inventors. American businesswoman, philanthropist, and activist Madam CJ Walker, 1913. ... the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo is the only touring African American ...
MAKERS highlights the African-American female inventors who change the way we live today.
This is a non-diffusing subcategory of Category:American inventors. It includes inventors that can also be found in the parent category, or in diffusing subcategories of the parent. Subcategories
Beulah Louise Henry (September 28, 1887 – February 1, 1973) was an American inventor whose extensive contributions to consumer products and manufacturing technology solidified her legacy in the field. Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, and later based in New York City, Henry was a pioneering figure who held 49 patents and developed over 110 ...