Comic: Black Inventors of Modern Technology

February 14, 2025 Noah Guevara Arts/Culture, Comics, Opinions 0

Text reads, “Van Brittan Brown invented the first home security system, patented in 1966.” An illustration of Marie van Brittan Brown, a Black woman with black hair pulled back, next to an illustration of the first home security system.
Black historical figures that heavily influenced modern inventions that we use or see everyday. This comic uses information from biography.com/black-history-month and blackpast.org (Illustration by Noah Guevara).

Text reads, “Morgan invented the first three position travel signal device, patented in 1923.” An illustration of Garrett Morgan, a Black man with graying hair parted over, next to an illustration of the three position signal device.

Text reads, “Jones created the first portable air-cooling unit for trucks, used to transport perishable food, and later medicine and blood.” An illustration of Fredrick McKinley Jones, a smiling Black man with graying hair parted over, next to an illustration of a truck with a refrigeration unit.

Text reads, “Miles created the first automatic elevator door, and we still see his design in modern day elevators.” An illustration of Alexander Miles, a Black man with a gray beard parted down the middle, next to an illustration of the invention of the automatic elevator door.

Black historical figures that heavily influenced modern inventions that we use or see everyday. This comic uses information from biography.com/black-history-month and  blackpast.org (Illustration by Noah Guevara).

About Noah Guevara 5 Articles
Noah Guevara is a first-year from Dallas, Texas. He is majoring in Biology on the pre-vet track. Noah seeks to bring awareness about disabilities/accessibility and and visual clarity to his audience. Can be found wheeling around or stomping with a cane, always willing to say hi. Contact Noah via email [email protected]

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