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Black and Brilliant

Black and Brilliant Timeline. A display of posters on a tripanel board that represents black engineers and inventors throughout history.

The original installation of Black & Brilliant: Timeline of Inventions was featured in Benson Memorial Center during National Engineers Week 2017, and was created by Âé¶¹´«Ã½'s National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).

Timeline of Inventions

Throughout history, African-American contributions to science, technology, engineering, and math have been underreported or underrepresented. Through engaging images and captivating information, the Black & Brilliant: Timeline of Inventions illuminates the illustrious contributions of African-Americans to our modern world. Here we feature fifteen outstanding African-American men and women, their discoveries and their patents. Come discover the little-known history of some of the most important contributions to modern history.

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