Are you familiar with the name Alice Parker? Alice H. Parker was an African American inventor famous for her patented system of central heating using natural gas. Before that, people used firewood and ...

In recognition of Black History Month a new display located at the Waynesboro Heritage Museum, sponsored by the Waynesboro Area Learning Tree, explores the many fascinating inventions of ...

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, ...

The erasure of Black Americans’ contributions to the field of invention has taken place for centuries. Industrial designer James Howard, of Dover, is seeking to change that with his traveling exhibit, ...

Courageous Conversations is a local public television program presented by PBS39. History has been cruel to African-American inventors. The world has no idea of the great inventions of many ...

From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. Janie Hermann, Princeton Public Library’s adult programming ...

Granville T. Woods was a pioneering inventor with nearly 60 patents to his name.Heritage Art/Heritage Images via Getty Images Granville T. Woods was one of the most prolific Black inventors in the ...

A famed African-American chemist and inventor died Friday in a fire at his Oxon Hill, Md., home, the Washington Post reports. Suggested Reading Why We Shouldn’t Trust Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Sudden ...

NORFOLK, Va. — African American Scientists & Inventors Discovery Day will be hosted by Nauticus on February 15. This event aims to engage and educate the community about the groundbreaking ...

Every February, well-meaning people highlight achievements by African American inventors and innovators as part of Black History Month. In our field of patent law, we and our colleagues often receive ...

Grand Ridge School students were given a challenge at their recent Black History Month celebration. The older students were asked to create individual presentations about African American inventors.