Garrett is the originator of a technology we use even in this present day. This article thus seeks to bring to the limelight just a few of the great African American Inventors who have made indelible marks through their groundbreaking inventions. Though it’s quite unfortunate that the media rarely give them the exposure they need, the internet has been compensating for this as anyone can get the recognition he/she deserves no matter what race or creed they belong to. And, thanks to the Academy Award-nominated film, Hidden Figures we’re now all familiar with the amazing contributions of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson. George Washington Carver invented peanut butter. She is the brain behind the beauty products phenomenon which has today turned into a billion dollar industry.Īlso, many aren’t familiar with George Washington Carver, one of the African American inventors who was instrumental in revolutionizing the Agricultural industry. Walker is the very first self-made woman to become a millionaire in American. In fact, some of the inventions being used today were created by African Americans. However, it may interest you to know that a good number of people of African heritage especially those living in the U.S (African Americans) are amazing inventors. Did you know that a good number of the things humanity enjoys today were created by African American Inventors? Usually, when we hear of people who invented things, especially mind-boggling devices and breakthrough technology, persons of African heritage are rarely ever imagined it seems much easier to believe that the white race is behind such incredible invention.