More than a century ago, when most homes relied on fireplaces and coal stoves for warmth, a little-known Black inventor quietly laid …
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The Forgotten Genius Behind Every Airplane Call Button: How Miriam Benjamin’s 1888 Invention Took Flight But History Erased Her Name
by Gee NYby Gee NYWhen you press the call button on an airplane, whether for water, Wi-Fi help, or a weary stretch, it quietly connects you …
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Cicely Tyson’s ‘Prophetic’ 1972 Interview Resurfaces To Remind America Why Representation Still Matters
by Gee NYby Gee NYLong before the words representation and diversity became rallying cries in Hollywood, Cicely Tyson was already fighting that battle — with grace, …
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Young Inventor Says Her Magnetic Hair Clip Idea Was Stolen: Inside the Breromi Hair Clique Lawsuit
by Gee NYby Gee NYA high-stakes intellectual property battle is unfolding in federal court over the rights to a magnetic hair accessory designed for textured and …
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Meet Marian Croak: The Black Innovator Who Revolutionized Communication with VoIP Technology
by Gee NYby Gee NYMarian Croak, a trailblazing African American inventor, is the unsung hero behind Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology—the groundbreaking innovation that powers …
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Two Black Mompreneurs Launch ‘Thrive Culture Box’ to Empower Children Through Black History and Innovation
by Gee NYby Gee NYTwo Los Angeles-based mothers, Dr. Anndretta Lyle and Stacy Kirk, have joined forces to create Thrive Culture Box, an innovative subscription service …
