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Black History Month Video: Black Inventors and Electricity
My son came home from school, told me that his school wasn't doing anything for Black History Month and then just stood there looking me in the eye like "So what you gonna do Dad." So I stepped up and recorded this episode about famous...
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Black History Month - Osbourn Dorsey
Learn about this little-known Black inventor who had an impact on virtually anyone who has opened a door.
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Marian Croak: the Inventor of the VoIP Technology
Marian R. Croak is a prolific inventor in the voice and data communication field. Born in 1955 in Pennsylvania and raised in New York City, she is the highest female patent holder at AT&T with 127 patents and counting. Her career...
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Black History Month Showcase
Take a look at some of the channels on the Boclips platform that explore topics in Black History. From innovative technologies to civil rights to the arts, these channels have a little of everything. Experience the different styles and...
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Black People Made That! Intellectual Property and US Patents
Black inventors throughout history have navigated a difficult US patent system. At the end of the day, it's all about the benjamins. In this week's episode, Azie Dungey and Evelyn From The Internets discuss all the creative ways Black...
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Black People Made That! Intellectual Property and US Patents
Black inventors throughout history have navigated a difficult US patent system. At the end of the day, it's all about the benjamins. In this week's episode, Azie Dungey and Evelyn From The Internets discuss all the creative ways Black...
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Black History Month - Dr. Gladys Mae West
In celebration of Black History Month, learn about this pioneer of modern-day GPS systems, Dr. Gladys Mae West.
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Joseph N Jackson: Inventor of the Remote Control
Thanks to Joseph N Jackson, we no longer have to get up and walk to the television to change the channel. Learn about the man who invented the remote control and other useful electronics.
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Black History Month - Jerry Lawson
Learn about Gerald "Jerry" Lawson...the Father of the Video Game Cartridge!
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Sarah Goode
Sarah Elisabeth Goode was an American inventor and the first known African-American woman to receive a patent in the United States. She invented the folding bedm which was the precursor to the murphy bed.
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Marie Van Brittan Brown
Marie Van Brittan Brown was the inventor of the first home security system. She is also credited with the invention of the first closed-circuit television. Brown was born in Queens, New York, on October 22, 1922, and resided there until...
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Benjamin Banneker: Time Lord
Benjamin Banneker was a self-taught mathematician, astronomer, compiler of almanacs, a writer, an inventor and the man who may have completed the design for Washington DC Capitol City of the United States of America from memory. Banneker...
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Annie Minerva Turnbo Malone
Annie Minerva Turnbo Malone was an American inventor, philanthropist, and businesswoman regarded as the first black woman to become a millionaire. Hugely recognized for her hair products the "Wonderful Hair Grower", her cosmetology...
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The History of Bread as an Eraser: Edward Nairn and the First Rubber Eraser
In this video, we learn about the surprising historical use of bread as an eraser before the discovery of rubber erasers in 1770. The trivia question challenges viewers to guess the different purposes bread served, including as an...
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Awesome Inventions by African Americans
Who invented microphones, PCs, and video game consoles? In honor of Black History Month, Hank talks about some African Americans scientist/inventors who've helped make all our lives more awesome.
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The American Presidential Election of 1892
The 27th Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 1892. Benjamin Harrison had a rough term as President, and even though he had doubts himself, he decided to run for re-election. The Republican Party went ahead...
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The Invention of the Light Bulb: Thomas Edison and Louis Latimer's Contributions
This video provides a brief history of the invention of the light bulb, focusing on the contributions of Thomas Edison and Louis Latimer. It highlights how Edison's invention revolutionized lighting by using a filament to generate heat...
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Shirley Jackson: the First African American Woman to Receive a Doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Born on August 5, 1946, Shirley Jackson is the first African-American woman to receive a doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and the first African-American woman to serve as president at a top-ranked research...
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My People are Innovative by Dr. Tasha Thompson-Gray
Did you know that potato chips, cell phones, and the hairbrush were all created by African American inventors? Kareem did not realize these intriguing facts until his homework assignment turned into an evening of learning. Join Kareem...
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Explorer Society Episode 1: Full Steam Ahead
Lance and Cleo are time-traveling agents for the Explorer Society. Follow them to Industrial Revolution London to help famous inventor James Watt recover his stolen steam engine plans.
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Dr Marian Rogers Croak - Women in STEM
Recognizing Dr. Marian Rogers Croak as a part of Women's History Month!
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The Raised Fist Afro Comb: Defining a Statement
Designed in 1972, the raised fist Afro Comb combines function with meaning to create a grooming tool that symbolises African-American history, culture and pride.
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Bayard Rustin: Martin Luther King Jr's 'Out and Proud' Advisor
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was the biggest protest America had ever seen. It culminated in Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr’s iconic “I Have A Dream” speech. But the man who made it all possible, chief...
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The Negro League Baseball: Shattering Segregation
Like much of American in the early 19th century, sports were segregated. But with the newly established Negro Baseball League, African American baseball players overcame racial segregation to claim the national pastime as their own.