Black Excellist: 25 Black Tech Pioneers (Part 1)
Summary
TLDRThis video from Black Excellence celebrates 25 trailblazing Black tech pioneers who've made significant contributions to technology. It features inventors like Benjamin Banneker, who built America's first wooden clock, and Lonnie Johnson, creator of the Super Soaker. The video also highlights lesser-known figures who revolutionized industries with their inventions, such as Ronald Demon's smart shoe and Norbert Rillieux's multiple effect evaporator. These stories inspire and educate, showcasing the resilience and innovation of Black tech leaders.
Takeaways
- 🕰 Benjamin Banneker, son of a slave, invented America's first wooden clock and started a watch and clock repair business.
- 👟 Ronald Demon designed an all-purpose 'smart shoe' that automatically adjusts to the wearer's activity level.
- 🔫 Lonnie Johnson, a nuclear engineer, invented the Super Soaker water gun, which became one of the world's top-selling toys.
- 🚢 Benjamin Bradley built a steam engine from scrap metal at age 16, which was used on warships to increase speed.
- 🍬 Norbert Rillieux revolutionized the sugar industry with his multiple effect evaporator, which improved sugar quality and reduced costs.
- 🚂 Andrew Jackson Beard invented the automatic railway car coupler, which was made mandatory by the federal safety appliance act in 1897.
- 🚆 Granville T. Woods, known as 'Black Edison,' invented telegraphy and a train collision detection system.
- 🛠️ Garrett Morgan invented a non-electric traffic signal and a gas mask that saved 32 men during an underground tunnel explosion.
- 👞 Jan Ernst Matzeliger invented a machine that increased shoe-making speed by up to 900% by connecting the upper leather to the inner sole.
- 🛑 Granville T. Woods also invented a telegraphy system that allowed sending voice and telegraph messages over a single wire.
Q & A
Who is Benjamin Banneker and what is he known for?
-Benjamin Banneker was the son of a slave who developed a fascination for repairing watches. He is known for building America's first ever wooden clock using carved wooden pieces, which worked for over 40 years.
What innovative product did Ronald Demon design and why was it significant?
-Ronald Demon designed an all-purpose shoe that automatically adapts to the wearer's needs by adjusting the cushion to suit the pace of activity. This was significant as it provided comfort and adaptability for athletes and others engaged in various activities.
What major invention did Lonnie Johnson create that became a massive success in the 1990s?
-Lonnie Johnson, a nuclear engineer and former NASA scientist, invented the Super Soaker water gun, which became massively successful in the 1990s and is considered one of the most beloved toys of our generation.
How did Benjamin Bradley's work with steam engines impact the naval industry?
-Benjamin Bradley, having worked at the Annapolis Naval Academy, built a steam engine at the age of 16 from scrap metal. This was used on warships to help travel faster at sea, although he wasn't able to patent his work.
What significant contribution did Norbert Rillieux make to the sugar industry?
-Norbert Rillieux revolutionized the sugar industry with a multiple effect evaporator, a device that produced high-quality sugar and reduced production costs by using steam efficiently to evaporate water and prevent sugar from burning or being discolored.
What invention by Andrew Jackson Beard improved safety in the railroad industry?
-Andrew Jackson Beard invented a device that automatically locked two car bumpers together, which improved safety in the railroad industry by preventing manual coupling accidents. He patented the device in 1897.
What was the significance of Lewis Latimer's work at the Edison Company?
-Lewis Latimer, Edison's original draftsman, improved the railroad toilet system with the water closet and created a method to make carbon filaments for the electric lamp. He was also the only African-American member of the engineering division at the Edison Company.
What was the primary function of the incinerate system created by Meredith Gordin Gordine?
-Meredith Gordin Gordine created the incinerate system, which was primarily used to banish smoke from burning buildings and fog from airport runways, enhancing safety and visibility.
How did Jan Ernst Matzeliger's invention revolutionize the shoe-making industry?
-Jan Ernst Matzeliger crafted a machine that expedited the final step of shoe making by connecting the leather from the upper shoe to the inner sole. This device ensured better quality and fit and increased shoe-making speed by up to 900%.
What were the notable inventions of Garrett Morgan and how did they impact society?
-Garrett Morgan invented a non-electric three-way traffic signal, a gas mask used to save 32 men trapped during an explosion, and the first human hair straightener. These inventions improved traffic management, safety, and personal care.
What was Granville T. Woods known for, and what were his most notable inventions?
-Granville T. Woods, often referred to as the 'Black Edison,' combined the Telephone and Telegraph to form telegraphy, a system used to send voice and Telegraph messages over a single wire. He also invented a detection system that informed train engineers of potential collisions.
Outlines
🖥️ Black Tech Pioneers and Their Inventions
This segment of the video script introduces the theme of celebrating Black excellence in technology. It discusses the historical challenges faced by African-Americans in the tech industry, including discrimination and disenfranchisement. Despite these obstacles, the script highlights 25 Black technology pioneers who have made significant contributions to various aspects of life. The video features Benjamin Banneker, who built America's first wooden clock; Ronald Demon, the inventor of an all-purpose smart shoe; Lonnie Johnson, known for the Super Soaker water gun; Benjamin Bradley, who built a steam engine at 16; Norbert Rillieux, who revolutionized the sugar industry; Andrew Jackson Beard, inventor of the automatic railroad car coupler; and Jan Ernst Matzeliger, who created a machine to expedite shoe-making. The segment also acknowledges the support of Kyen T Joseph and Company, an international tax team assisting American entrepreneurs in expanding internationally.
🛠️ Innovations in Safety and Communication by Black Inventors
Paragraph 2 continues the narrative by focusing on the contributions of Black inventors to safety and communication technologies. It discusses Garrett Morgan's invention of a non-electric three-way traffic signal and a gas mask that saved lives during an underground tunnel explosion. It also mentions his invention of the first human hair straightener. Granville T. Woods, known as 'the Black Edison,' is highlighted for his telegraphy system that combined telephone and telegraph functionalities and his train collision detection system. The paragraph emphasizes the impact of these inventions on society, showcasing the ingenuity and resilience of Black tech pioneers in overcoming racial barriers to achieve technological breakthroughs.
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💡Black Tech Pioneers
💡Discrimination
💡Inventions
💡Enlightenment
💡Affluence
💡STEAM
💡Resilience
💡Patents
💡Pop Culture
💡Entrepreneurship
💡Innovation
Highlights
Benjamin Banneker, son of a slave, developed America's first wooden clock using carved wooden pieces.
Ronald Demon designed an all-purpose shoe that automatically adapts to the wearer's needs.
Lonnie Johnson's Super Soaker water gun became one of the world's top 20 bestselling toys, earning over 1 billion in sales.
Benjamin Bradley built a steam engine at 16, which was used on warships to increase speed at sea.
Norbert Rillieux revolutionized the sugar industry with a multiple effect evaporator, improving sugar quality and reducing costs.
Andrew Jackson Beard patented a device that automatically locked two railroad cars together, improving safety.
Lewis Latimer improved the railroad toilet system and created a method for making carbon filaments for electric lamps.
Meredith Gordin created electrogas Dynamics, generating electrical energy from kinetic energy in combustion gas.
Jan Ernst Matzeliger crafted a machine that expedited shoe making by connecting the leather upper to the inner sole.
Garrett Morgan invented a non-electric three-way traffic signal and a gas mask that saved 32 men during an underground explosion.
Granville T. Woods, known as the black Edison, combined the Telephone and Telegraph to form telegraphy.
Woods also invented a detection system to warn train engineers of potential collisions.
The video celebrates 25 black technology pioneers for their landmark inventions and contributions to various aspects of life.
The site Black Excellence.com aims to inspire by celebrating black excellence, opulence, and affluence.
Despite historical challenges, black pioneers in tech have achieved significant success and recognition.
The video features lesser-known black inventors whose innovations have had a profound impact on society.
The presentation aims to enlighten viewers about the often overlooked contributions of black tech pioneers.
Transcripts
[Music]
hello and welcome back in today's black
xlis presentation we will highlight 25
black Tech
Pioneers welcome to Black exist.com the
site where we celebrate Black Excellence
opulence and affluence our mission is to
inspire you as we Enlighten you it's no
secret that success for
African-Americans in Tech has not come
easy black engineer and Tech Executives
like most of black culture has been on
the receiving end of discrimination
disenfranchisement and blatant Terror
extending back hundreds of years but
despite these immense challenges there
have been numerous black Pioneers who
broke through and succeeded at the
highest levels their faces might not be
recognizable but we want to celebrate
their Landmark technology inventions and
the significant contributions that they
made to almost every faction of life in
this original black exellis video we
will be featuring 25 black technology
Pioneers so without further Ado let's
get started one Benjamin Baner the son
of a slave Baner developed a Fascination
for repairing watches by taking them
apart and studying their components
after mastering his craft he would go on
to build America's first ever wooden
clock using carved wooden pieces the
clock worked for more than 40 years
bancker banged on his Nationwide
exposure and started up his own walk
watch and clock repair business two
Ronald s demon Ronald demon designed an
all-purpose shoe that automatically
adapts to the wearer's needs adjusting
the cushion to suit the pace of activity
in which he or she is engaged as a
16-year-old he first came up with the
idea for an adjustable shoe so while
playing basketball in Miami Florida
inventor and CEO of Vectra send
Technologies patented a sport shoe
geared towards athletes and nicknamed it
the smart shoe three
Lonnie Johnson Lonnie Johnson is a
nuclear engineer tusi University
graduate and former NASA scientist after
7 years of tinkering and tireless sales
pitching his Super Soaker water gun
became massively successful in the 1990s
Lonnie's plastic water cannon went on to
become the world's top 20 bestselling
toys raking in more than 1 billion in
sales and cementing its place in pop
culture as one of the most beloved toys
of Our Generation four Benjamin Bradley
having worked at the anopolis Naval
Academy Bradley performed scientific
experiments and was credited for
building a steam engine at the age of 16
it was made entirely from scrap metal
and used on warships to help travel
faster at Sea though he wasn't able to
patent his work he sold his idea in
exchange for his
freedom five Norbert Ru this American
engineer revolutionized the sugar
industry with a multiple effect
evaporator a device that produced high
quality sugar and reduced production
costs by using steam efficiently to
evaporate water and prevent sugar from
burning or being discolored after
patenting his Creation in 1843 sugar
manufacturers from Cuba to Egypt
requested real use machine it's still
used today to make glue soap milk and
other products six Andrew Jackson beard
before the Jenny coer railroad cars were
manually joined together as one of the
many railroad workers who lost a limb
his leg in a coupling accident beard
saved many lives with his invention
which automatically locked two car bums
together he patented the device in 1897
the same year Congress created a federal
safety Appliance act that made it
illegal to operate railroad cars without
automatic couplers we would like to
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Edison's original draftsman and
sketching invention plans for Alexander
granbell ladimer was best known for
improving the railroad toilet system
with the water closet or what we know as
the flush toilet he would also create a
method to make carbon filaments for the
electric lamp and become the only
African-American member of the
engineering division at the Edison
Company eight Meredith gordin gordine
has been praised as a Pioneer researcher
and for creating electrogas Dynamics the
generation of electrical energy from the
conversion of the kinetic energy
contained in a high pressure ionized
moving combustion gas his most popular
creation the incinerate system was used
to banish smoke from burning buildings
and fog from airport runways adding to
his legacy he would also create the
focus flow heat sink a device that
cooled down computer chips nine Jan
Ernst Matt zeliger half Dutch half
camese Matt zeliger crafted a machine to
help expedite the final step of shoe
making connecting the leather from the
upper shoe to the inner sole the device
helped ensure better quality and fit and
increase shoe making speed by up to 900%
10 Garrett Morgan after witnessing a
traffic collision Morgan decided to
build a non-electric three-way traffic
signal that featured stop go and all
directional stop positions he would
create another safety inspired device
the gas mask which he used to save 32
men trapped during an explosion in an
underground tunnel in Lake Erie the man
even invented the first human hair
straightener and sold it under the name
GA Morgan hair refining cream 11
Granville t- Woods referred to often as
the black Edison this self-taught
inventor managed to combine the
Telephone and Telegraph to form the
telegraphy a system used to send voice
and Telegraph messages over a single
wire his other most notable invention
was a detection system that informed
train Engineers of how close their
trains were to Collision he also
received credit from a few historians
for inv
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