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  2. List of African-American inventors and scientists - Wikipedia

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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.

  3. Category:African-American inventors - Wikipedia

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    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

  4. Thomas L. Jennings - Wikipedia

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    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]

  5. In Honor of Black History Month, 30 Black History Facts You ...

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    Interesting facts about Black historical figures who have made such an impact. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us ...

  6. 31 Black History Facts You May Not Have Learned in School

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    From the hidden figures who made an impact, essential Black inventors, change-making civil rights leaders, award-winning authors, and showstopping 21st-century women, Black American history is ...

  7. From Dreams to Reality: A Tribute to Minority Inventors

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    From Dreams To Reality: A Tribute to Minority Inventors is a 1986 documentary featuring African-American actor, writer and director Ossie Davis. [1] It features several notable African Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, and Latinos who have made significant contributions to science, technology, and medicine. [ 2 ]

  8. Richard Spikes - Wikipedia

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    Richard Bowie Spikes (October 2, 1878 – January 22, 1963) was an African-American inventor who held several United States patents. He is credited with developing and improving inventions such as a beer tap, a modification of an automatic gear shift mechanism for motor vehicles, and a safety braking system for trucks and buses.

  9. Five Black inventors you should know - AOL

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