by gaiusx | Nov 26, 2012 | Female Inventors, Inventors, Others
Marjorie Joyner An African American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. She founded a hair and beauty supply company aimed at Black consumers and was heralded by the the Guinness Book of World Records as the first female self-made... 
by gaiusx | Nov 26, 2012 | Inventors, Male Inventors, Others
Willis Johnson Invented the Egg-beater On February 5, 1884, Willis Johnson patented a device made up of a handle attached to a series of spring-like whisk wires used to help mix ingredients. Prior to his eggbeater, all mixing of ingredients was done by hand.and was... 
by gaiusx | Nov 26, 2012 | Inventors, Male Inventors, Others
Lonnie Johnson Invented the “Super Soaker” Toy You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to come up with a great idea, but it certainly doesn’t hurt. For Lonnie Johnson, a lifetime of achievement and success at various levels on government and private sector... 
by gaiusx | Nov 26, 2012 | Inventors, Male Inventors, Others
Jack Johnson The First Black Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World who Also Patented a Wrench Jack Johnson is one of the most interesting inventors ever, not simply because of his invention but more so because of his celebrated and controversial life. Johnson was... 
by gaiusx | Nov 26, 2012 | Inventors, Male Inventors, Others
Thomas Jennings Developed a “Dry-cleaning” Process Thomas Jennings stands in history as a noteworthy figure for being the first Black person to ever receive a patent, but his life should serve as an example of what was, and what could have been, for Black... 
by gaiusx | Nov 26, 2012 | Inventors, Male Inventors, NonPhotos
Joseph Hawkins Improved Gridiron Metal Oven Racks Joseph Hawkins developed what are now known as metal oven racks to aid in home cooking. The oven racks were based on gridirons, which were metal racks attached to a wooden handle and were placed on a campfire or placed...
