Yes, common everyday items, like the hairbrush and the fountain pen were invented by African Americans. Check the Scholastic.com website for some engaging learning opportunities for people of all ages to explore and learn about inventions created by African Americans that have shaped our world.
Photos and information below are from Scholastic.com
Marie Van Brittan Brown invented the first home tv security system in 1966 Otis Boykin invented a technology in 1959 called “wire precision resistor” that ushered in improvements for the efficiency of pacemakers
Lewis Latimer invented the incandescent light bulb in 1881, making lighting affordable for the average household