Celebrating Lyda D. Newman: Inventor, Activist, and Black History Icon
On this 10th day of Black History Month, we honor Lyda D. Newman, a remarkable African-American inventor, hairdresser, and women’s rights activist. Newman is best known for patenting the first hairbrush with synthetic bristles—a design that revolutionized haircare and grooming practices, especially for African-American hair. She was the third Black woman ever to receive a…