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Shared December 3, 2025
Black inventors, Black innovation, African American history, hidden Black contributions, Black excellence. This video breaks down a viral moment where Donald Trump lists America’s greatest inventions — but nearly every item he mentioned was created by Black people. From traffic lights to the automatic elevator to the modern refrigerator system, Black innovators shaped the technologies America brags about today. Black history is filled with scientists, engineers, inventors, and thinkers whose names were erased or overshadowed, even though their work still powers daily life around the world.
In this video, you’ll learn:
The Black inventors behind major American inventions
How African American innovation shaped electricity, communication, and technology
Why inventions like the ice cream scoop, hot comb, alarm system, and plasma innovations came from Black creators
How U.S. history books erased or minimized Black contributions
Why understanding Black innovation changes how we view American history
Black people weren’t just part of American progress — we built the foundation of it.
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