African Americans

Historians have largely ignored Queen Nanny of the Windward Maroons, focusing instead on male figures in Maroon history. The Maroons, on the other hand, hold her in the highest regard. Queen Nanny’s biographical data is sketchy, with her name appearing just four times in written historical documents, and typically in unflattering terms. She is, nonetheless, regarded as the most significant …

Garrett Augustus Morgan, Sr. was an African-American inventor, businessman, and community leader. He was born in 1877 on March 4 and died in 1963 on July 27. Garrett Morgan was a groundbreaker for African American inventors with his patents. He invented many, including hair straightening products, a breathing device, a revamped sewing machine, and an excellent traffic signal. Garrett Morgan …