“The African American experience is full of innovators who have done creative and productive things, but there was no pathway to patents.” – James Howard, Executive Director, Black Inventors Hall of Fame Museum
Some of the earliest chapters in the story of U.S. innovation have been written by Black Americans who not only advanced the state of industry in our country, but also fought to ensure that they were credited for what they achieved. Within the next few years, the city of Newark, NJ, will be the home of a museum properly paying homage to the historic contributions that these inventors have made to medical science, telecommunications, transportation and more.
Recognizing the Contributions of Black Inventors to American Innovation
The Black Inventors Hall of Fame Museum is the brainchild of James Howard, a professional industrial designer who has spent more than…