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Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner

Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner was an African-American inventor who created several life-changing devices. Learn about her groundbreaking inventions and legacy.

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Mark Dean

While many have not heard of Mark Dean, he is the black inventor and computer engineer who led a creative team in developing the Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) ecosystem that makes the PC so essential in daily life.

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Lewis Howard Latimer

Lewis Howard Latimer was a black inventor and engineer who contributed to the patenting and improvement of the incandescent light bulb and the telephone.

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Marian R. Croak

Marian R. Croak, the soft-spoken genius behind VoIP, has risen to the top of a male-dominated field and changed the world by rethinking technology.

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Frederick McKinley Jones

Frederick McKinley Jones may not be a household name, but his inventions are in wide use across the American landscape. He earned the title “The King of Cool” by revolutionizing transport refrigeration.