Trailer-Lewis Latimer: Lighting the Shadows

On The Forbidden Frequency, host Imani Smith teases our next deep‑dive with “Lewis Latimer: Lighting the Shadows.” This cinematic trailer previews the untold story of the self‑taught draftsman and inventor who helped bring the telephone to life and made electric light practical for the world. Born to parents who escaped slavery, Latimer rose from a Boston patent office to the heart of the electric age—drafting, inventing, and illuminating cities while history dimmed his name. Hear the spark behind the blueprint, the poetry behind the patents, and why Latimer’s legacy still powers our lives today. Premieres: August 21 at 8 PM ET Follow & subscribe so the moment the episode drops, it’s in your feed—only on The Forbidden Frequency.