List of Black Inventors and their Extraordinary Inventions! African have made extraordinary contributions throughout history. These inventors took advantage of their God-given talents to create products that simplified the lives of people all over the world. Many of you possess similar talent… It is time for us to leverage that talent, energy, and creativity to make a difference…
| Invention | Inventor |
| Biscuit Cutter | A.P. Ashbourne |
| Folding Bed | L.C. Bailey |
| Coin Changer | James A. Bauer |
| Rotary Engine | Andrew J. Beard |
| Car Couple | Andrew J. Beard |
| Letter Box | G.E. Becket |
| Stainless Steel Pads | Alfred Benjamin |
| Torpedo Discharger | H. Bradberry |
| Disposable Syringe | Phil Brooks |
| Home Security System | Marie Brown |
| Corn Planter | Henry Blair |
| Cotton Planter | Henry Blair |
| Ironing Board | Sarah Boone |
| Horse Bridle Bit | L.F.Brown |
| Horse shoe | Oscar E. Brown |
| Pacemaker | Otis Boykin |
| Guide Missile | Otis Boykin |
| Lawn Mower | John A. Burr |
| Typewriter | Burridge & Marshman |
| Train Alarm | R.A. Butler |
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| Radiation Detector | Geo. Carruthers |
| Peanut Butter | George W. Carver |
| Paints & Satins | George W. Carver |
| Lotion & Soaps | George W. Carver |
| Automatic Fishing Reel | George Cook |
| Ice cream Mold | A.L. Cralle |
| Blood Plasma | Dr. Charles Drew |
| Horse Riding Saddle | Wm. D. Davis |
| Shoe | W.A. Detiz |
| Player Piano | Joseph Dickinson |
| Arm for Recording Player | Joseph Dickinson |
| Doorstop | O. Dorsey |
| Doorknob | O. Dorsey |
| Photo Print Wash | Clatonia J. Dorticus |
| Photo Embossing Machine | Clatonia J. Dorticus |
| Postal Letter Box | P.B. Dowing |
| Toilet | T. Elkins |
| Furniture Caster | David A. Fisher |
| Guitar | Robert Flemming ,Jr |
| Golf Tee | George F. Grant |
| Motor | J. Gregory |
| Lantern | Micheal Harney |
| Thermo Hair Curlers | Soloman Harper |
| Gas Burner | B.F. Jackson |
| Kitchen Table | H.A. Jackson |
| Video Commander | Joseph N. Jackson |
| Remote Controllers | Joseph N. Jackson |
| Sani-Phone | Jerry Johnson |
| Invention | Inventor |
| Super Soaker | Lonnie Johnson |
| Bicycle Frame | Issac R. Johnson |
| Space Shuttle Retrieval Arm | Wm. Harwell |
| Printing Press | W.A. Lavallette |
| Envelope Seal | F.W. Leslie |
| Laser Fuels | Lester Lee |
| Pressure Cooker | Maurice W. Lee |
| Window Cleaner | A.L. Lewis |
| Pencil Sharpener | John L. Love |
| Fire Extinguisher | Tom J. Marshall |
| Lock | W.A. Martin |
| Shoe Lasting Machine | Jan Matzeliger |
| Lubricators | Elijah McCoy |
| Rocket Catapult | Hugh MacDonald |
| Elevator | Alexander Miles |
| Gas Mask | Garrett Morgan |
| Traffic Signal | Garrett Morgan |
| Hair Brush | Lyda Newman |
| Heating Furnace | Alice H. Paker |
| Airship | J.F.Pickering |
| Folding Chair | Purdgy/Sadgwar |
| Hand Stamp | W.B. Purvis |
| Fountain Pen | W.B. Purvis |
| Dust Pan | L.P.Ray |
| Insect Destroyer Gun | A.C. Richardson |
| Baby Buggy | W.H. Richardson |
| Sugar Refinement | N. Rillieux |
| Clothes Dryer | G.T. Sampson |
| Celluar Phone | Henry Sampson |
| Pressing Comb | Walter Sammons |
| Curtain Rod | S.R. Scottron |
| Lawn Sprinkler | J.W. Smith |
| Automatic Gearshift | R.B. Spikes |
| Urinalysis Machine | Dewey Sanderson |
| Hydraulic Shock Absorber | Ralph Sanderson |
| Refrigerator | J. Standard |
| Mop | T.W. Stewart |
| Stairclimbing Wheelchair | Rufus J. Weaver |
| Helicopter | Paul E. Williams |
| Fire Escape Ladder | J.B. Winters |
| Telephone Transmitter | Granville T. Woods |
| Electric Cutoff Switch | Granville T. Woods |
| Relay Instrument | Granville T. Woods |
| Telephone System | Granville T. Woods |
| Galvanic Battery | Granville T. Woods |
| Electric Raillway System | Granville T. Woods |
| Roller Coaster | Granville T. Woods |
| Auto Air Brake | Granville T. Woods |
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