In the aftermath, the African American inventor was awarded a medal from the city of Cleveland and was inundated with orders for his gas mask from fire departments all over the country.

Black History Month celebrates the achievements of African Americans, but also the strangers who showed up as friends.

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South Africa has a rich history of innovation, with many inventors making significant contributions that have changed the world. While some, like Chris Barnard who performed the first heart ...

Jennings wasn't just an inventor but a trailblazer for African Americans ... Though he may have been forgotten in the annals of mainstream history for a time, his contributions were far from ...