The African American inventor and women’s rights activist, was a hairdresser by trade. She received a patent for an improved model of hairbrush on November 15, 1898.

In honor of Black History Month, this week's Big Fun pays homage with a list of other major inventions by African-Americans. GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER (1864-1943) Crop Rotation Methods: more than ...

African-American innovators and visionaries have developed or contributed to many things that are commonplace today — some are well known such as the light bulb and others not so obvious ...

Today and every day, millions of Americans will use, enjoy, and be protected by the creations and innovations of African American inventors. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — As we continue our ...

However, she and her husband did showcase their inventions at state fairs, and her patent was even featured in a showcase of African American inventors at the Paris Exposition of 1900.

An African American, Otis Boykin, invented electronic control devices for guided missiles, IBM computers and the pacemaker. J. Standard invented the refrigerator and received the patent in 1889.

Up until 1861, enslaved African Americans weren't allowed to obtain patents or claim credit for their inventions because they were considered property of their white owners.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Nauticus invites the community to celebrate the groundbreaking contributions of African American scientists and inventors on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The ...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Nauticus invites the community to celebrate the groundbreaking contributions of African American scientists and inventors on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Th… ...

Nauticus invited the community to celebrate the groundbreaking contributions of African American scientists and inventors on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.