Black History Month

The next time you talk on the phone, think of Granville Woods. This famous inventor contributed to the development of the telephone and the electric streetcar.

How does one person’s desire to stay safe lead to a great invention? Find out by reading about Marie Van Brittan Brown, inventor of the home security system.

Joseph Winter saved countless lives with his invention, the Fire Escape Ladder. Read all about it and this amazing inventor!

Henry Blair was an early American farmer, inventor, and the second African-American man to receive a patent. Read on to learn all about Henry Blair, famous inventor.

This famous inventor is out of this world! Learn about George Roberts Carruthers, who invented special cameras used in space.

Can an invention be a lifesaver? Absolutely! Read all about Garrett Morgan, the inventor of the gas mask (and a whole lot of other stuff, too!).

Move over IKEA! Famous inventor Sarah E. Goode designed a space-saving solution and was the second Black woman ever to obtain a United States patent.

Haircare is big business! Learn about famous inventor Annie Turnbo Malone and how she built a beauty products empire.

Do you like ice cream? If so you have probably used the ingenious invention of Alfred L. Cralle: the ice cream scoop.

Going up? Every time you step into an elevator and watch those doors close automatically, think of this famous inventor: Alexander Miles.

Get your classroom or hallway ready for fun with these creative February bulletin board ideas for kids of all ages!