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Sunday, November 20, 2011
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Monday, September 26, 2011
Lloyd Augusta Hall...African American Inventor & Chemist
Lloyd Augusta Hall invented curing salts that revolutionized the meatpacking industry while he worked as a chief chemist and director of research for Griffith Laboratories in Chicago.
The patent was received in 1951 and shortened the bacon curing process from 15 days to just several hours. He went on to receive 25 other patents for manufacturing and packing food products!
Mr. Hall was a graduate of Northwestern University with a bachelor of science degree in pharmaceutical chemistry.
The patent was received in 1951 and shortened the bacon curing process from 15 days to just several hours. He went on to receive 25 other patents for manufacturing and packing food products!
Mr. Hall was a graduate of Northwestern University with a bachelor of science degree in pharmaceutical chemistry.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Lewis Latimer designed carbon filaments for electric incandescent lamps
Lewis Latimer received a patent for his unique design of carbon filaments for the electric incandescent lamp sold by U.S. Electric Lighting Co. Latimers' invention made it possible for U.S. Electric to operate lights safely at a higher temperature.
Latimer was considered such a talent that eventually the Edison Pioneers hired him to join their company, stealing him away from U.S. Electric.
Lewis Latimer was a multi-faceted genius for inventions, patent drawings and legal writing. He was so knowledgeable in law that Edison chose him to be the chief litigator in patent conflicts. Talk about a talented man!
Latimer was considered such a talent that eventually the Edison Pioneers hired him to join their company, stealing him away from U.S. Electric.
Lewis Latimer was a multi-faceted genius for inventions, patent drawings and legal writing. He was so knowledgeable in law that Edison chose him to be the chief litigator in patent conflicts. Talk about a talented man!
H.H. Reynolds. African American Inventor.....
H.H. Reynolds invented a ventilator that allowed air to flow into railroad cars and at the same time keep out dust and soot. This was due to the demand of passengers who wanted more air while riding the trains.
Reynolds spoke of his invention to his manager, who in turn created a working model.
The Pullman company tried to obtain patent rights for Reynolds' idea but Reynolds sued the company and won the right to profit from HIS invention!!
We have been brainwashed in this country to believe that EVERYTHING that exists-exists because a white man invented it, Edison is just one example. But the reality is there were are still are many great scientists and inventors in the Black community.
Research and get to know YOUR history folks, because what you see isn't always what IT IS!
Reynolds spoke of his invention to his manager, who in turn created a working model.
The Pullman company tried to obtain patent rights for Reynolds' idea but Reynolds sued the company and won the right to profit from HIS invention!!
We have been brainwashed in this country to believe that EVERYTHING that exists-exists because a white man invented it, Edison is just one example. But the reality is there were are still are many great scientists and inventors in the Black community.
Research and get to know YOUR history folks, because what you see isn't always what IT IS!
Professor Ernest E. Just....A Bit of Black History
Howard University Professor Ernest E. Just (please read more on this man. He's fascinating!) graduated from Dartmouth College magna cum laude and from there went into science.
His research was key in proving that without ectoplasm, cell fertilization is impossible!
Just's research transformed the understanding of cell functioning & human reproduction. He conducted research in Germany, Paris & Italy. Ernest Just was a brilliant & dedicated scientist who was treated like trash by white north americans who had the ability to promote his accomplishments or hide them, they chose to do the latter and that is why he traveled abroad.
His research was key in proving that without ectoplasm, cell fertilization is impossible!
Just's research transformed the understanding of cell functioning & human reproduction. He conducted research in Germany, Paris & Italy. Ernest Just was a brilliant & dedicated scientist who was treated like trash by white north americans who had the ability to promote his accomplishments or hide them, they chose to do the latter and that is why he traveled abroad.
Inventor Henry Boyd
Henry Boyd invented a bed whose wooden rails screwed into both the headboard and footboard, giving it a much stronger structure than other early 18th Century beds.
In 1826 he purchased his freedom and in 1836 he opened his own company using his bed frame design.
By 1843 he was among Cincinnati's most successful furniture makers with a staff of 25 to 50 employees!
Henry Boyd accomplished this great feat at a time in our history when Black people were not allowed natural privileges and rights.
What's your excuse??
In 1826 he purchased his freedom and in 1836 he opened his own company using his bed frame design.
By 1843 he was among Cincinnati's most successful furniture makers with a staff of 25 to 50 employees!
Henry Boyd accomplished this great feat at a time in our history when Black people were not allowed natural privileges and rights.
What's your excuse??
Dr. Daniel H. Williams First Person To Perform Successful Open Heart Surgery
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams (1856-1931) founded the Provident Hospital & Training School in 1891 and was the first person to perform a successful open heart operation.
So much of our history is kept from us as African Americans because there is still a majority that would like us to believe that our history from 1536-present day, ONLY consists of us being slaves, pimps, drug users/dealers, prostitutes, gang bangers, athletes and musicians. But our history also consists of great accomplishments in medicine, inventions, architecture, law, politics and science.
My point is, sometimes you have to dig to know your history because we have been conditioned to believe that are great accomplishments are in recent time NOT HISTORICALLY and that is simply untrue!
Rise Black people...Rise
So much of our history is kept from us as African Americans because there is still a majority that would like us to believe that our history from 1536-present day, ONLY consists of us being slaves, pimps, drug users/dealers, prostitutes, gang bangers, athletes and musicians. But our history also consists of great accomplishments in medicine, inventions, architecture, law, politics and science.
My point is, sometimes you have to dig to know your history because we have been conditioned to believe that are great accomplishments are in recent time NOT HISTORICALLY and that is simply untrue!
Rise Black people...Rise
Real betrayers of Black Revolution are not Uncle Toms. They are....
Many rebellions were thwarted because slaves told their masters about plots.
One such informer, Devany Prioleau, betrayed an 1816 slave rebellion in Camden county and in exchange for his "information" was given his freedom and an annual pension of $50.
The term "uncle tom" should be changed to Devany Prioleau.
One such informer, Devany Prioleau, betrayed an 1816 slave rebellion in Camden county and in exchange for his "information" was given his freedom and an annual pension of $50.
The term "uncle tom" should be changed to Devany Prioleau.
The Haitian Revolution Lead By General Toussaint L'Ouverture
The Haitian Revolution began in 1791 and ended January 1, 1804.
It was the only rebellion to liberate an entire slave population. They overthrew the white planter class and defeated the Spanish & British forces.
This revolution was largely attributable to General Toussaint L'Ouverture, a former slave.
It was the only rebellion to liberate an entire slave population. They overthrew the white planter class and defeated the Spanish & British forces.
This revolution was largely attributable to General Toussaint L'Ouverture, a former slave.
A Bit of Black History: Africans in South America before 1513
When spanish explorer Vasco Nunez de Balboa landed in
South America in 1513, he found a community of Black
people already living there.
Archaeological excavations later uncovered pre-
Columbian pottery that bore the distinct facial features of
Africans.
South America in 1513, he found a community of Black
people already living there.
Archaeological excavations later uncovered pre-
Columbian pottery that bore the distinct facial features of
Africans.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
What "Beautifully Black Me" Means To Me...
Beautifully Black Me means that I am embracing my skin tone and loving it; the color of milk chocolat with a hint of cayenne pepper that reddens my undertones.
It means that I have never forgotten that I am a descendant of Africans and that their principles, solidity, morals and standards have been passed down to me...
Beautifully Black Me isn't just about skin tone, it is a frame of mind; rooted in pride of self, ancestors and community.
We are a community of people still recovering from some pretty devastating circumstances and whom over the centuries have survived some of the most tragic living, social and political conditions any group of human beings have had to endure.
We survived slavery and oppression. We fought for rights that some were given naturally. Yet we "moved" the civil rights movement to a level that not only achieved civil rights for us but civil rights for everyone.
We've made great strides in a country that was done with us once slavery was abolished.
We are fighters. And our brothas and sistas around the world have proven that. Even under conditions of famine, genocide, poverty and political corruption MY PEOPLE still stand strong.
We have the spirit of warriors, kings and queens....
For me, "Beautifully Black Me" in one word means RESILIENT.
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It means that I have never forgotten that I am a descendant of Africans and that their principles, solidity, morals and standards have been passed down to me...
Beautifully Black Me isn't just about skin tone, it is a frame of mind; rooted in pride of self, ancestors and community.
We are a community of people still recovering from some pretty devastating circumstances and whom over the centuries have survived some of the most tragic living, social and political conditions any group of human beings have had to endure.
We survived slavery and oppression. We fought for rights that some were given naturally. Yet we "moved" the civil rights movement to a level that not only achieved civil rights for us but civil rights for everyone.
We've made great strides in a country that was done with us once slavery was abolished.
We are fighters. And our brothas and sistas around the world have proven that. Even under conditions of famine, genocide, poverty and political corruption MY PEOPLE still stand strong.
We have the spirit of warriors, kings and queens....
For me, "Beautifully Black Me" in one word means RESILIENT.
Beautifully Black Me haute couture...
http://www.youtube.com/user/BeautifullyBlackMe
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