When the history of railways, shipping, and inland water transport is told, it often follows a familiar script .

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Black inventors and entrepreneurs have played a crucial role in shaping industries, improving daily life, and driving ...

Are you familiar with the name Alice Parker? Alice H. Parker was an African American inventor famous for her patented system of central heating using natural gas. Before that, people used firewood and ...

"Explore how Black inventors transformed freedom into innovation, honoring Juneteenth through groundbreaking achievements and discoveries." Juneteenth represents not just physical freedom but ...

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- In honor of Black History Month, ABC7 is showcasing the achievements of African Americans. Kindergartners from Alaine Locke School on the West Side are playing with a purpose. While ...

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What would you have been without a role model? What would you have done had you not known your career path was even an option? The answers to these career and life-defining questions often come down ...

WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — A exhibit that honors and showcases Black inventors made a stop Thursday at Sage Park Middle School in Windsor. The Black Inventors Exhibit Tour, now in its 25th year, ...

*Whenever we are thinking about modern Black inventors, Garrett A. Morgan is the first to come to mind. He brought us out of the dark and gifted us with the spotlight. We also think about Charles Drew ...

East End Arts presents large-scale mosaic portraits of prominent figures in the civil rights movement created by Long Island ...