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Explore African American Innovators<\/h1>

Discover the Black innovators who changed the world with their creations.\u00a0<\/h4>\n Buy Now <\/a>\n

Learn while you color<\/h1>

Every page tells the history of an African American inventor and the invention that corresponds with that letter in the alphabet.<\/p>\n Buy Now <\/a>\n\"pexels-olly-4831913_\"\n\"a\"\n

Air Conditioner<\/h3>

Fredrick McKinley Jones -1942<\/p>\n\n\"b\"\n

Bicycle Frame\u00a0<\/h3>

Isaac R. Johnson - 1899<\/p>\n\n\"c\"\n

Caller ID\/Call Waiting<\/h3>

Dr. Shirley A. Jackson - 1976<\/p>\n\n\"pexels-rdne-8364060\"\n

The Back-to-Work Power Suit<\/h3>

Fall is upon us and dressing up for work will be exciting all over again with these power suits.<\/p>\n Buy Now <\/a>\n

The Traffic Signal Light<\/h3>

Garrett Morgan (1863 -1977)<\/p>

Invented by Garrett Morgan, the three-position traffic signal revolutionized road safety. This colorful device, featuring red, yellow, and green lights, regulates vehicular flow and prevents accidents at busy intersections. Thanks to Morgan's ingenuity, motorists can now navigate roads with confidence, knowing when to stop, slow down, or proceed safely.<\/p>\n See More <\/a>\n\"traffic-light\"\n\"elevator-coloring-page_1\"\n

The Electric Elevator<\/h2>

Alexander Miles (1838-1918)<\/p>

The electric elevator transformed the way we navigate tall buildings and brought vertical transportation to new heights. With this ingenious invention, people can effortlessly move between floors, eliminating the need for climbing stairs. The electric elevator operates on a system of pulleys and counterweights, propelled by a motor, providing a safe and efficient means of transportation within buildings. Thanks to Miles' innovation, skyscrapers became practical and accessible, revolutionizing urban architecture and shaping modern cities.<\/p>\n Download <\/a>\n

More Noted Inventions by African Americans<\/h3>\n

Super Soaker<\/h4>

Lonnie Johnson<\/p>\n

Folding Chair<\/h4>

John D. Albert<\/p>\n

Mail Box<\/h4>

Phillip B. Downing<\/p>

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Potato Chip<\/h4>

George Crum<\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aainventionsatoz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aainventionsatoz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aainventionsatoz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aainventionsatoz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aainventionsatoz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=16"}],"version-history":[{"count":73,"href":"https:\/\/aainventionsatoz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194,"href":"https:\/\/aainventionsatoz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16\/revisions\/194"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aainventionsatoz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=16"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}