In celebration of Black History Month, it’s only right we recognize some of the amazing contributions African Americans have made to society. Here are 5 awesome things you probably had no idea were invented by black people.
Lonnie Johnson
Lonnie Johnson, a nuclear engineer, stumbled upon the technology for the Super Soaker while working on a completely different project that involved a cooling device that ran on water instead of freon.
Thomas Elkins
We can thank Thomas Elkins for the modern day toilet as we know it.
Lewis Latimer
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Born in 1848 to runaway slaves, Lewis Latimer doesn’t get the credit he deserves for his contributions towards the invention of the telephone and the light bulb.
James E. West
If you’ve ever used a microphone, chances are you’re using James E. West’s technology.
Marie Van Brittan Brown
Where would we be without Marie Van Brittan Brown? Thanks to her, we have the home security system. While working as a nurse, Brown created a system that would alert her if strangers were at her door and then contact relevant authorities if necessary.
