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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2023 · 43 MIN

Hidden Heroes: Uncovering the Untold Stories of Black Inventors That Will Blow Your Mind

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Welcome to our podcast, where we challenge you to broaden your knowledge about black people who have made life-changing inventions or contributed positively to humanity. We're here to share the stories of black heroes who have been neglected from our history books but deserve to be celebrated.   Why Is It Important To Learn About Other Black People? Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of black people throughout history, but it has become too repetitive. The same names are mentioned every year, and it's time to challenge ourselves to learn about other black people who have accomplished extraordinary things. Learning about these heroes will help us appreciate our black heritage and inspire us to pursue our goals.   Learning about black people who have accomplished extraordinary things is essential for us to appreciate our heritage and inspire us to pursue our goals. George Washington Carver, Mary Eliza Mahoney, and Otis Boykin are just a few examples of black heroes who have made life-changing inventions and contributed positively to humanity. Let's challenge ourselves to learn about more unsung black heroes and celebrate their contributions to society.   Patricia Bath: Inventor of the Laserphaco Probe, a medical device used for cataract surgery. Lonnie G. Johnson: Inventor of the Super Soaker water gun and a rechargeable battery. Lewis Howard Latimer: Inventor of the carbon filament for the light bulb and an improved toilet system. Mark Dean: Co-inventor of the personal computer and holder of three of IBM's original nine patents. Marie Van Brittan Brown: Inventor of the home security system. Philip Emeagwali: Inventor of the supercomputer and winner of the Gordon Bell Prize in 1989. Granville T. Woods: Inventor of the automatic air brake and the third rail system for trains. Jan Ernst Matzeliger: Inventor of the shoe-lasting machine revolutionizing the shoe industry.   https://library.ucsd.edu/dc/object/bb00695483/_1.pdf       For more information, visit the website or send an email.   email: [email protected] Web: https://www.wegotproblemspodcast.com Networking Group Join We Got Problems After Dark   Our Websites https://wegotproblemspodcast.com https://curtisgmartin.com https://rhondawritesofficial.com https://thetrashvegan.com   Follow us on Social Media:  @curtismartin247  Curtis G Martin @therhondalbrown Rhonda L Brown @the_trash_vegan_ Caliph Johnson Sr @thego2chic LaCheka Phillips    #curtisgmartin  #rhondalbrown  #caliphjohnsonsr #lachekaphillips #wegotproblemsafterdark #wegotproblemspodcast #therhondalbrown #the_trash_vegan_ #curtismartin247 #wegotproblems #wegotsolutions #CurtisGmartin #RhondaLBrown #CaliphJohnsonSr #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory365  

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