Celebrate American History



February has long been recognized as Black History Month. What we often don't recognize is, Black History is American history. African-Americans have an immensely rich history of their own, but it has an important place in the history of this nation. To continue progressing as a country, we must be forever conscious of the contributions of all our equally important sub-cultures.

Here's some important contributions African-Americans have made to the land we call home:

Alexander Mills - Elevator

Richard Spikes - Automobile gear shift

Garrett Morgan - Traffic signals

Albert R. Robinson - Electric trolley

John Love - Pencil sharpener

L.C. Bailey - Folding bed

Andrew J. Beard - Rotary engine

Marie Brown - Video surveillance home security system

Sarah Boone - Ironing board

Otis Boykin - Pacemaker

George W. Carver - Paints & satins, peanut butter, lotion and soaps

Lee Barrage - Typewriter

John Standard - Refrigerator

W.B. Purvis - Fountain pen

Dr. Charles Drew - Blood plasma

America would be so different without them.