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Women Inventors Make Their Mark Imagine your home with no refrigerator, central heating, security system or WiFi. Without the resourceful women inventors who created these and other groundbreaking innovations over the past century, our home lives would be almost unrecognizable today. Not only did these early innovators enhance the comfort, safety and efficiency of American homes, they often did so in a culture that was dismissive of their achievements. Many women inventors had to co-author patents with their husbands or other male colleagues. Others had their names omitted from patents entirely, and only recently were recognized for their contributions. To mark Women’s History Month (March) and International Women’s Day (March 8), we are highlighting ten inspiring women thinkers and scientists, and the brilliant inventions they brought into our homes. ....
Black History Month, a month of celebration and recognition, but also a month to continue reflecting. See like many, I have realized February isn’t much different from January or March because I will continue to celebrate the liberation and progression of Black people even after a month dedicated to acknowledging our worth. Oftentimes we will hear about these amazing Black creators and inventors, but have you ever really sat back and thought: How many things were created by Black people? Could I live my life as easily without these creations? Let’s see how many things you’re using in your day-to-day life that were created by or improved by Black inventors and contributors. ....
Content warning: Anti-Black racism and discrimination Black people have long been barred from academia and entrepreneurship opportunities due to institutionalized racism and prejudice. In honour of Black History Month, The McGill Tribune highlights notable scientists and inventors who succeeded in making important scientific progress in spite of systemic anti-Black racism. Madam C.J. Walker (1867-1919) Walker was one of many Black women afflicted with scalp ailments in the early 20th century. Exposure to harsh lye soap and sulphur, commonplace at the time among laundresses like Walker, contributed to severe hair loss. In 1904, she started working as a sales agent with Annie Turbo Malone, a Black chemist and entrepreneur who designed hair products specifically for Black women. With the help of her four barber brothers, Walker developed a scalp conditioning and healing formula by experimenting with both store-bought and homemade products. She used this to lau ....