Forgotten Genius Friday When people think about space exploration, they often remember the astronauts who traveled beyond Earth. But behind...
Before fresh food could travel thousands of miles, before life-saving medicines could be shipped across long distances, and before grocery stores could offer products from around...
Discover how Thomas Jennings, the first African American to receive a U.S. patent, revolutionized garment care with his dry-cleaning invention and supported abolitionist causes.
Discover how Granville T. Woods, known as the "Black Edison," revolutionized railroad communication and safety with inventions that helped shape modern transportation.
Valerie Thomas is a true pioneer in the world of science and technology. A NASA engineer and physicist, she is best known for inventing the illusion...
Dr. Charles R. Drew revolutionized blood storage and stood against racial injustice, earning the title “Father of the Blood Bank.”
Discover the inspiring history of Mound Bayou, Mississippi — one of America’s most successful Black-founded towns and a symbol of resilience, freedom, and progress.
Thomas Jennings portait: A disputed 19th-century photograph raises questions about whether the famous portrait of inventor Thomas L. Jennings may actually depict Jamaican National Hero Paul...
Discover how Lewis Latimer improved the light bulb with a better filament design, making electric lighting more affordable and accessible.
In 1853, Elisha Otis revolutionized city life with a simple invention—the elevator safety brake—making skyscrapers and modern skylines possible.
