We Made That
(Black Inventions & Inventors)
(Black Inventions & Inventors)
Through this inventor's research in soil chemistry, he was able to revolutionize the way we farm. He traveled all over the world to help developing nations with the nutrition of their citizens, including working with Gandhi in India. With all his accomplishments he is best known for his inventions and explored the myriad of uses for the peanut.
Who is George Washington Carver?
Who is Nelson Mandela?
These sisters and professional American tennis players have 30 Grand Slam titles between the two of them.
Who are Venus and Serena Williams?
What is Black Lives Matter?
Having its roots in the Afro-futurism arts movement and starring some of the biggest Black actors of today. This film broke records in 2018 when it became the highest-grossing superhero film of all time. The film led to a new Black cultural salute in "Wakanda Forever!!"
What is Black Panther?
With only an elementary school education, this inventor came up with several significant inventions, including an improved sewing machine and the gas mask (which became instrumental in the world wars). His most influential invention was the improved traffic light. Without his innovation, drivers across the nation would be directed by a two-light system.
Who is Garret Morgan?
According to the DNA evidence, a large percentage of Black Americans have ancestry from this West African country that gained its independence from Great Britain in 1960. This nation is known for its green and white flag as well as several celebrities with heritage from the country including rapper Wale, OITNB star Uzo Aduba and singer-songwriter Tiwa Savage.
What is Nigeria?
Standing at 4 ' 8" this 23-year-old is the most decorated American gymnast and the world's third most decorated gymnast.
This organization is most notable for its Ten-Point Program and its members doing black burette hats. Some notable social services such as free lunch and breakfast in schools have this organization to thank. Most of the members of the organization were women. In 1969 the Illinois chairman of this organization, Fred Hampton was assassinated by the FBI.
What is the Black Panther Party?
This dance theatre was founded in 1958 by an African-American dancer, director, choreographer, and activist for whom the theatre is named. The theatre's mission has been to bring African American dance to all.
What is Alvin Ailey?
Before this invention by Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate and theoretical physicist Dr. Shirley Jackson, one would have no idea who was calling them on the phone except but to guess.
What is Caller ID?
Neither hip hop, rock, nor any other North or South American music genre would be the same without the invention of this musical instrument by the Mandinka tribe of West Africa in the 12 century AD.
What is the drum?
You may know this person as the fastest man in the world.
Who is Usain Bolt?
Though Rosa Parks most often gets the credit for igniting this bus boycotts in the south. This young woman was only 15 years at the time she was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white woman on a crowded, segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama.
Who is Claudette Colvin?
This novel by Maya Angelou was both autobiographical and literary in which she details her life as a child growing up in Arkansas and St. Louis.
What is I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?
This invention by Mary and Mildred Davidson revolutionized menstruation in the 1920s, creating a more sanitary and practical way of absorbing period blood.
What is the sanitary pad (belt)?
This man from modern-day Mali is who historians believe to be the wealthiest man who ever lived.
Who is Mansa Musa?
This man was the first Black quarterback to lead his team in a Superbowl win.
Who is Doug Williams?
This Jamaican-born Black-nationalist was the founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). He is most known for the "Back to Africa Movement" during which Black Americans sought to return to their ancestral homelands. He and his organization are responsible for the largest mass movement in African-American history.
Who is Marcus Garvey?
Best known for creating President Obama's official presidential portrait, this artist is known for featuring contemporary Black muses posed in ways aristocrats would have been during the 20th century. His artwork usually features bright colors and florals.
Who is Kendi Wiley?
You have this Black woman to thank for the short animated videos known as gifs that we use to express ourselves via messaging. She is also the Chief Digital Officer for BET.
Who is Lisa Gelobtor?
The continent of Africa is the most linguistically diverse in the world with this many languages being spoken on the continent.
What is 2000?
This attorney threatened to sue the national football league if they did not change the discriminatory hiring practices for Black coaches resulting in the Rooney Rule.
Who is Johnnie Cochran?
While LGBTQ+ Pride Month is often associated with the Gay Rights contribution of white men, this Black Trans-Woman can be credited with "throwing the first brick" and starting the Stonewall uprising of 1969, the event that is recognized as starting the modern LGBTQ+ Rights Movement.
Who is Marsha P. Johnson?
Having the same name as the Greek hero, this culinary mastermind was formerly enslaved by George Washington as his personal chef. After his enslavement ended this man was able to use his skills to transition into a successful career cooking in the food industry.
Who is Chef Hercules?