Granville T. Woods, a name that reverberates through the annals of technological innovation, was a trailblazing inventor whose contributions transformed the world. Born before the U.S. Civil War, Woods overcame significant obstacles to become one of the most prolific inventors of his time. By Tamara Shiloh Granville T. Woods, a name that reverberates through the annals of technological innovation, was a trailblazing inventor whose contributions transformed the world. Born before the U.S. Civil War, Woods overcame significant obstacles to become one of the most prolific inventors of his time. He was born on April 23, 1856, in Columbus,
These Black inventors gave us creations many people use every day, making it that much harder for conservatives to sweep their accomplishments under the rug.
‘Credit where credit’s due’ is not a phrase that rang true for Granville T Woods. The man who would go on to be known as the ‘Black Edison’ didn’t have the easiest start in life for an engineer.
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Tonight will mark the culmination of a dream and the commemoration of a tragic chapter in African American history for Dr. Dale Caldwell, the president of New Brunswick’s Board of Education.