Tag Archives: Black Inventors

Videos| Percy Julian, Acomplished Chemist & Forgotten Genius

Posted on April 12, 2014 by rikyrah

Friday, April 11, 2014 Google Doodle featured a graphic of a man wearing a white jacket. So I was curious to know who this man is/was. Percy Julian-AKA Percy Lavon Julian Watch full PBS series FORGOTTEN GENIUS HERE. BIO Born: … Continue reading →

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African American History: Alexander Miles

Posted on February 25, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

Alexander Miles was an African-American inventor who was best known for being awarded a patent for an automatically opening and closing elevator door design in 1887. He was awarded the patant, U.S. Patent 371,207, on October 11th, 1887. Contrary to … Continue reading →

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