There's a rich history of Black inventors in the United States that likely begins before our current historical record—but there's plenty of noteworthy individuals we know of who changed the world ...

In 1919, an African-American woman inventor created a central heating system powered by gas laying foundation for the future systems. Alice H. Parker received a U.S. patent for a furnace using natural ...

As a Black man born and raised in segregated Alabama in the 1940s, Lonnie Johnson faced an uphill battle to achieve success.

There are a number of African-American geniuses who are not acknowledged for the many inventions they have created. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to complete daily activities or save lives or ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Percy L. Julian, an African American inventor, once said, ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. February marks Black History Month, a time to honor the successes and contributions of African-Americans. From the mailbox to 3-D ...

As World IP Day 2021 approaches, we should celebrate the incredible achievements of the world's greatest inventors. But throughout our country's history, scores of inventors, particularly African ...

Many of the products people use everyday were created by African Americans. Things such as stop lights, hair products, and peanuts are just a few things African Americans created. Marie Van Brittan ...

When Barbara Jones, curator of African American Pioneers in STEAM exhibit, stood in front of a room of fifth-grade students from H.I. Holland Elementary, she saw what the future could look like, and ...

“Making Something Out of Nothing Some would call that phrase a cliché. Not me. I think it s a fairly accurate description of who are as African-Americans. If there is something that I resent about ...