Black Inventors

10 Black Inventors Who Changed Your Life
From hair care products to the ironing board, the creations from these African Americans still impact your everyday life.

Did George Washington Carver Invent Peanut Butter?
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How Lonnie Johnson Invented the Super Soaker
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George Washington Carver’s Powerful Circle of Friends
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How Madam C.J. Walker Invented Her Hair Products
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Meet 8 Black Medical Pioneers Who Changed Health Care For Good
Charles Drew, Mary Mahoney, and James McNune Smith are among the African American pioneers in the medical profession.
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