It’s difficult to imagine a world without the many inventions by Black People. This Black History Month, we’ve highlighted over 100 inventions that the world would not have if it weren’t for Black inventors. Here’s the big list: In 1885, Sarah Goode became the first Black woman to receive a US patent.

Discover the remarkable innovations of black inventors, whose ideas and inventions changed the course of history and continue to impact our world today. Many Black inventors struggled through...

African Americans have been the victims of oppression, discrimination and persecution throughout American history, with an impact on African-American innovation according to a 2014 study by economist Lisa D. Cook, which linked violence towards African Americans and lack of legal protections over the period from 1870 to 1940 with lowered innovation. [1]

Many African American inventors have made hundreds of innovative inventions, yet their achievements often go unnoticed in history. Here are some brilliant inventors who have made significant contributions to society (in no particular order): 1. Thomas L. Jennings (1791 – 1856) – Dry scouring.

African American inventions, from A to Z, represent a powerful story of resilience, creativity, and the unwavering pursuit of progress. These inventors, despite facing numerous obstacles, have made invaluable contributions to our world, shaping our lives in profound ways.