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Black Inventors are saving lives but are still ignored. Who are they?
Blood banks. Cataract surgery. Automatic elevator doors. What do these items have in common? They all were invented by Black people! There are many items that we use every day and procedures that have saved lives that were invented by Black Americans. Yet we learn and hear so little about the numerous inventions by African Americans. In this episode, the ETT team discusses Black inventions and their backstories. We also discuss the challenges faced by Black inventors today and how we can support their research, work, and contributions to society. Don't miss this show!
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By Robin Lofton
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Blood banks. Cataract surgery. Automatic elevator doors. What do these items have in common? They all were invented by Black people! There are many items that we use every day and procedures that have saved lives that were invented by Black Americans. Yet we learn and hear so little about the numerous inventions by African Americans. In this episode, the ETT team discusses Black inventions and their backstories. We also discuss the challenges faced by Black inventors today and how we can support their research, work, and contributions to society. Don't miss this show!