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Dr. Shirley Jackson - Born in Washington, D.C.
Inventions: Portable Fax Machine, Touch Tone Telephone, Solar Cell, and Fiber Optic Cables.
Jackson began conducting successful experiments in theoretical physics and later applied her knowledge to make significant advancements in telecommunications at Bell Laboratories. Her inventions include the portable fax, touch-tone telephone, solar cell, and fiber optic cables that enhance clarity in international phone calls., she played a key role in making Caller ID and Call Waiting possible.
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Dr. James E. West - Born 1931 in Prince Edward County, Virginia.
Invention: Electret Microphone.
James West began his journey at Bell Labs as an intern and a full-time employee in 1957 after graduating from University. Renowned as the inventor of the microphone, has earned various awards and accolades, including being named a Fellow of IEEE, receiving the Industrial Research Institute's 1998 Achievement, and being recognized as the 1995 Inventor of the Year by the State of New Jersey. In 1999, he was inducted into theors Hall of Fame. Over his 40-year career at Bell, James E. West has been granted 47 U. patents and more than 200 international patents.
West started at Bell labs as an intern and joined them full-time in 1957 after graduating from Temple University. As the inventor of the microphone, James West has received numerous awards and honors including a Fellow of IEEE, Industrial Research Institute's 1998 Achievement Award, 1995 Inventor of the Year from the State of New Jersey and induction in the Inventors Hall of Fame in 1999. James E. West holds 47 US patents and more than 200 foreign patents from his 40-year career with Bell Laboratories.
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Lonnie Johnson - Born in Marietta, Georgia on October 6, 1949
Inventor of the Super Soaker water gun
Lonnie Johnson, born on October 6, 1949, is renowned for invent the Super Soaker water gun. This popular toy was the top seller in the United States during 199 and 1992, with over 40 million units sold, generating more than $200 million in sales since 1990. Today, numerous are dedicated to the Super Soaker. Johnson is also the president and founder of Johnson Research and Development Co., Inc., along with its spin-off companies, Excellatron Solid State, LLC; Electro-Mechanical Systems, LLC; and Johnson Real Estate Investments, LLC
Daniel Clarke Bouchard An incredibly talented young piano prodigy!
Daniel Clarke Bouchard, a 12-year-old classical piano prodigy, captivated the audience at Place des Arts in during the Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir concert. Oliver Jones has praised him as the next great talent. In to his musical prowess, he is also an aspiring hockey goalie. (video by Marie-France Coallier)
Patricia Bath - Born in Harlem, New York in 1952
Inventor of Laser Removal.
Dr. Patricia Bath, an ophthalmologist originally from New York and residing in Los Angeles she received her patent, became the first African American woman to secure a patent for a medical invention. Her patent (no. 4,744,360), which details a method for removingact lenses, revolutionized eye surgery by utilizing a laser device for greater precision. Driven her commitment to treating and preventing blindness, Bath developed the Cataract Laserphaco Probe, patented in 1988. This innovative device employs laser technology to swiftly and painlessly vaporize cataracts, replacing the traditional grinding, drill-like methods, and has even restored sight to individuals who had been blind for over 30 years.
Dr. Daniel H. Williams - Born in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania in 1856, Known for pioneering the first open heart surgery.
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams was a groundbreaking African American physician who achieved a milestone by performing the first successful open heart surgery. Born in 1856 in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, he was the fifth of eight children. After losing his father, a barber, at the age of nine, Daniel met Dr. Henry Palmer, a prominent surgeon and the future Surgeon General of Wisconsin, who took him on as a medical apprentice alongside two others. Dr. Palmer assisted all three apprentices in gaining admission to the prestigious Chicago Medical School, with Northwestern University, where they began their studies in 1880.
Earl Lucas - Born in Dallas, Texas, 1970 - Specializing in Industrial Design.
Earl Lucas (1970- ) was born in Dallas, Texas, and attended Booker T. Washington High School, where he participated in the arts program. He initially pursued a 3-D jewelry-making process using metal at the College Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan, but two later, he transitioned from a crafts major to industrial design, drawn to the field of transportation. During college, he and his classmates designed a van for elderly passengers Lucas later secured a prestigious role in Texas, where he planes for the wealthy Sultan of Brunei, incorporating real gold, platinum, and various gems. Currently, as a design manager for Ford, he collaborates with three to four car designers and is recognized by Black magazine as one of only 25 to African-American car designers globally.
12 Year Old Prodigy Enrolls at Morehouse College
Meet 12-year-old Stephen Stafford, an extraordinary African American student who was mostly home-schooled his mother. A prodigy in mathematics and, he gained admission to Morehouse College and is now thriving in his second year! It's remarkable to consider how many narratives we've encountered regarding the academic of African American youth.
Madame C.J. Walker - The First Self-Made Female Millionaire in America
Madame C.J. Walker was the first self-made female millionaire in America. She built her wealth through hard work, ideas, and a deep commitment to her craft and community. Contrary to popular belief, she did not invent the pressing comb; instead, she launched her "hair-growing" business out of her desire to address her own hair loss. A pioneer in civil rights for Black individuals, she was also a strong financial supporter of what we refer to as HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). By the time of her death in 1919, she had established one of the largest Black-owned manufacturing companies globally, an international network of over 15,000 agents, beauty schools in three states, a grand 32-room mansion in Irvington-on-theudson, New York.
14-Year-Old Self-Taught Engineer from Africa Generates Electricity for His Village.
Here's a rephrased version: A remarkable tale of successful young African man who, at just 14 years, taught himself to create windmills for generating electricity in his village, using only books and pictures. He also constructed streams and even solar panels to harness renewable energy.
