EP 16: Black History Spotlight: The man who invented street lights, gas masks, and hair care

Garrett Augustus Morgan Sr. (March 4, 1877 – July 27, 1963) was an American inventor, businessman, and community leader. His most notable inventions were a type of three-way traffic light,and a protective ‘smoke hood notably used in a 1916 tunnel construction disaster rescue. Morgan also discovered and developed a chemical hair-processing and straightening solution. He created a successful company called “G. A. Morgan Hair Refining Company” based on his hair product inventions along with a complete line of haircare products and became involved in the civic and political advancement of African Americans, especially in and around Cleveland, Ohio. #BlackHistoryMonth #blackexcellence #blackinventors #uspatent #blackhistory #askconstanceSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversationswithconstance/donations