Great Inventors
This inventor created the system that keeps us all a little safer at night
Mary Van Brittan
This court case legalized the right to interracial marriage
What is Loving Vs. Virginia?
This person was known as the first free African American man of Maryland.
Who is Mathias De Sous?
This inventor created the light that tells us when to go, slow, and stop.
Who is Garrett Morgan?
This case barred public and private discrimination in regards to the sale or rental of property and influenced the fair housing act.
What is the Jones Vs. Mayer Co. case?
She was the first Black woman to refuse her seat on a bus before it became popular.
Who is Claudette Colvin?
This inventor helped us see "in living color" on our computer screens
Who is Mark Dean?
The court case ruled that racial quota systems in education are unconstitutional.
What is Regents of University of California Vs. Bakke?
She was the first black female physician.
Who is Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler?
Buuurrrr it's cold in here! There must be some fresh food in the atmosphere! This inventor made it possible to transport items in a refrigerated truck.
Who is Frederick Jones?
This cased ruled that juror can not be removed based on their race
What is Batson Vs. Kentucky?
She was the first black woman to graduate from Yale Law School.
Who is Jane Bolin?
Open sesame! This inventor has literally opened doors for us as the inventor of automated elevator doors.
Who is Alexander Miles?
This case prohibited the segregation of public schools in DC
What is Bolling Vs. Sharpe?
She was the first Black and Native female pilot.
Who is Bessie Coleman?