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Griffin, Noah – Crisis, 1989
Discusses why Black inventors historically were not recognized by society and the consequences of this discrimination. Covers the following inventors who defied the odds and beat the stereotype to invent important items: (1) Norbert Rillieux; (2) Jan Ernst Matzeliger; (3) Granville T. Woods; and (4) Garrett A. Morgan. (JS)
Descriptors: Black Achievement, Black Influences, Blacks, Inventions
Riley, Norman – Crisis, 1989
Discusses the issue of how Blacks are represented in social studies classes. Proposes presenting alternative views of Blacks during the slavery period. Discusses Black inventors and engineers before 1800. Considers Blacks' roles in building the pyramids in Egypt and the temple at Amen-Re. Discusses the contributions of Imhotep. (JS)
Descriptors: Black Achievement, Black History, Black Influences, Blacks
Davis, Marci – Crisis, 1989
Discusses the life of George Washington Carver. Explains how he achieved his goals of educating a better southern farmer and creating a better southern citizen based on his principles of agriculture economics. Discusses Carver's educational and teaching experiences that eventually lead to an expansion of human potential. (JS)
Descriptors: Agricultural Engineering, Black Achievement, Black History, Black Influences
