On the 8th day of Black History Month, we proudly salute inventor Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner—a visionary who secured five U.S. patents despite relentless racial and financial barriers, and who held the record at the time for the most patents awarded to an African American woman. Kenner is best known for inventing the adjustable sanitary…
On the 7th day of Black History Month, we honor Garrett Augustus Morgan, an inventor, entrepreneur, and community leader whose work transformed public safety and saved countless lives. Garrett Morgan is most famous for inventing the three-position traffic signal, which introduced the critical “caution” (yellow) light—a groundbreaking step toward modern traffic control. He is also…
We honor George Crum (born George Speck), a chef and restaurateur of African American and Native American (Huron) descent, widely credited with popularizing the potato chip—a snack that became a global favorite. 🥔✨ Crum was born on July 15, 1824, in Saratoga County, New York, to Abraham Speck and Diana Tull, and had a sister,…
Bessie Blount Griffin was a remarkable physical therapist, inventor, and forensic scientist whose groundbreaking work transformed rehabilitative care for wounded soldiers and people with disabilities. Her innovations were driven by a simple yet powerful belief: everyone deserves dignity, independence, and control over their own lives. Born November 24, 1914, in Hickory (now Chesapeake), Virginia, Blount…
Las Vegas, NV — LaMonte McLemore, the celebrated singer, songwriter, photographer, and founding member of the legendary vocal group The 5th Dimension, has died at the age of 90. McLemore passed away Tuesday at his home in Las Vegas, surrounded by family, according to his representative Jeremy Westby. He died of natural causes following complications…
The Christian community around the world is mourning the loss of Dr. Ron Kenoly, the pioneering gospel artist and worship leader whose music helped shape modern praise and worship for more than four decades. Kenoly passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 81, according to confirmation from his longtime music director Bruno…
Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Sarah Boone, a pioneering African American inventor whose ingenuity transformed the way we care for our clothes. In 1892, Sarah Boone received U.S. Patent No. 473,563 for her improved design of the ironing board—an invention that made ironing easier and more effective, especially for sleeves and other…
This Black History Month, we honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Dr. Patricia Era Bath — ophthalmologist, research scientist, inventor, and humanitarian. Born November 4, 1942, in Harlem, New York, Dr. Bath became a trailblazer in medicine and medical innovation. She was the first African American to complete a residency in ophthalmology (1973) and…
The NBA has suspended Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George for 25 games without pay after he violated the league’s anti-drug policy, the league announced Saturday. George’s suspension begins immediately, causing him to miss Saturday night’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. George, 35, addressed the situation in a statement to ESPN, explaining that the violation…
The music world is mourning the loss of acclaimed singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Bryan Loren, best known for his collaborations with Michael Jackson and for co-writing the iconic early Simpsons hit “Do the Bartman.” Loren passed away earlier this week. He would have been 59 years old. The news was confirmed by Loren’s close friend…
