What lessons should we learn from the lives of Black inventors?

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Setting the Stage

Teachers can open with the following questions:

  • Why should we learn about inventors?

  • What inventors do you know?

The teacher can then provide context about the efforts of Black Americans such as Henry Baker, George W. Murray, and W.E.B. Du Bois to share the contributions of Black inventors. (Add more)

Supporting Question: Why does Lonnie Johnson's story still matter?

Take a minute to write an introduction that is short, sweet, and to the point. If you sell something, use this space to describe it in detail and tell us why we should make a purchase. Tap into your creativity. You’ve got this.

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