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What Would America Be Without Black People?

What Would America Be Without Black People?

Garrett A Morgan

Born on March 4, 1877 in Kentucky

Died on July 27, 1963 in Cleveland, Ohio

In 1914, Garrett Morgan invented and received the patent on his invention of the gas mask. To get parties interested in the mask, he used a “white” actor to conduct presentations or would act as the “inventor’s” sidekick giving him the ability to answer questions the actor could not. His invention would…

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What Would America Be Without Black People? Day 3

What Would America Be Without Black People? Day 3

Alexander Miles

Born True Date Unknown

Died May, 7, 1918

I know most of us have been in a building that has at least 13 floors or more. If you have an appointment on the 20th floor, even the most health conscience person may decide to take the elevator and because of Alexander Miles you can take this convenient ride from floor to floor. Mr. Miles, a black man, received US Patent No. 371,207 on…

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