You use these inventions every single day.

But chances are… you were never taught who created them.

In this eye-opening episode of Past Present Pushback, XO, AZ, and CDA break down 15 everyday inventions created by Black innovators that modern life literally depends on — from traffic lights and refrigeration to home security systems, blood banks, mobile technology, and more.

Because Black history isn’t just struggle.

It’s innovation, engineering, and world-changing ideas that built the systems we rely on daily.

Inside this conversation:

• The Black inventor behind the modern traffic light

• Who created the first home security system

• The refrigeration technology that keeps food and medicine safe

• The blood bank system that saves millions of lives

• Medical and tech breakthroughs you never learned in school

• Why these contributions are often erased from history books

• And how knowing this history changes confidence and identity

Plus, XO challenges the panel with a powerful question:

If Black inventors helped build modern America… why weren’t we taught this growing up?

This episode is educational, empowering, and perfect for families, students, and anyone who wants to understand the full story of Black excellence.

🎙️ Past Present Pushback — where history, culture, and perspective meet.