For much of American history, Black inventors have faced significant barriers; in many cases, these innovators were unable to patent their inventions or saw their achievements credited to others. Until the abolishment of slavery in 1865, the U.S. patent system was not even available to enslaved people, as they were not considered American citizens. And even after slavery was abolished ...

Black people have been changing the game since, well…forever—but so many of our contributions don’t get the shine they deserve. From life-saving inventions to everyday things we can’t live without, black inventors have pushed boundaries, solved problems, and made life better for everybody.

Most people have heard about famous inventions like the light bulb, the cotton gin and the iPhone. But there are countless other, often overlooked inventions that make our daily lives easier.

Despite this, many black innovators have been responsible for a large number of major inventions. Among the earliest was George Washington Carver, whose reputation was based on his research into and promotion of alternative crops to cotton, which aided in nutrition for farm families. He wanted poor farmers to grow alternative crops both as a ...

It’s difficult to imagine a world without the many inventions by Black People. This Black History Month, we’ve highlighted over 100 inventions that the world would not have if it weren’t for Black inventors.