BLACK HISTORY MONTH

alexander miles : patented electric elevator
valerie thomas : invented Illusion transmitter
Frederick Jones : invented automatic refrigderation system used in long hauls
Edmond Berger : early spark plug (1839)

soulbrother wrote: »

George Washington Carver: invented peanut butter

Carver never invented peanut butter

VIBE wrote: »

Does anyone feel it disrespectful that there's just one month dedicated to recognition of what black people have done?

I do. I know imma get negative reactions to this, but I feel as if having a month where we need to talk about our achievements seems backwards to me in terms of trying to get rid of the stigma that we are different from everyone else. Why can't we just talk about our achievements on a daily basis?

Uppin this thead.

CashmoneyDux wrote: »

VIBE wrote: »

Does anyone feel it disrespectful that there's just one month dedicated to recognition of what black people have done?

I do. I know imma get negative reactions to this, but I feel as if having a month where we need to talk about our achievements seems backwards to me in terms of trying to get rid of the stigma that we are different from everyone else. Why can't we just talk about our achievements on a daily basis?

I look at it the same way.

Garrett Morgan

Inventor of the Gas Mask.



Garrett Morgan was an inventor and businessman from Cleveland who invented a device called the Morgan safety hood and smoke protector in 1914. On July 25, 1916, Garrett Morgan made national news for using his gas mask to rescue 32 men trapped during an explosion in an underground tunnel 250 feet beneath Lake Erie. Morgan and a team of volunteers donned the new “gas masks” and went to the rescue. After the rescue, Morgan’s company received requests from fire departments around the country who wished to purchase the new masks. The Morgan gas mask was later refined for use by U.S. Army during World War I. In 1914, Garrett Morgan was awarded a patent for a Safety Hood and Smoke Protector. After witnessing a collision between an automobile and a horse-drawn carriage, Garrett Morgan took his turn at inventing a traffic signal. Other inventors had experimented with, marketed, and even patented traffic signals, however, Garrett Morgan was one of the first to apply for and acquire a U.S. patent for an inexpensive to produce traffic signal.

Fredrick McKinley Jones



Frederick McKinley Jones was one of the most prolific Black inventors ever. Frederick Jones patented more than sixty inventions, however, he is best known for inventing an automatic refrigeration system for long-haul trucks in 1935 (a roof-mounted cooling device). Jones was the first person to invent a practical, mechanical refrigeration system for trucks and railroad cars, which eliminated the risk of food spoilage during long-distance shipping trips. The system was, in turn, adapted to a variety of other common carriers, including ships. Frederick Jones was issued the patent on July 12, 1940.

Jesus was black. and we are his direct descendants. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8oLispeInw

Pyrexcup wrote: »

thisniggacrazy wrote: »

soulbrother wrote: »

Lets use this thread to highlight historical accomplishments made by Black Men/Women....
Consider it done my good friend



Daniel Hale Williams: performed very first open heart surgery

Garrett Morgan: invented the gas mask

Madam C.J. Walker: first black female millionaire

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done my good friend,

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