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Things that you probably didn’t know were created/established by Black People: A THREAD
3 BLACK GAY MEN CREATED HOUSE MUSIC
Larry Levan, Frankie Knuckles, and Ron Hardy all pioneered the house music genre in New York City and Chicago, which spread all over the world. They laid the foundations for modern Djaying, sampling music, remixes, and EDM/Dance music.
Larry Levan, Frankie Knuckles, and Ron Hardy all pioneered the house music genre in New York City and Chicago, which spread all over the world. They laid the foundations for modern Djaying, sampling music, remixes, and EDM/Dance music.
A BLACK MAN WAS THE FIRST “DRAG QUEEN”
William Dorsey Swann was the first person who dubbed themselves a “queen of drag”. He hosted secret drag balls in DC during the late 1800s! He also was the first American to lead a queer resistance group, a century before Stonewall.
William Dorsey Swann was the first person who dubbed themselves a “queen of drag”. He hosted secret drag balls in DC during the late 1800s! He also was the first American to lead a queer resistance group, a century before Stonewall.
AIRBRUSH T SHIRT DESIGN WAS PIONEERED BY BLACK MEN
The trio Shirt Kings, which included Phade, Kasheme, and Nike, are one the most influential hip hop designer groups. They pioneered airbrush tee shirts and created tees for greats including Jay Z, Rakim, and LL Cool J.
The trio Shirt Kings, which included Phade, Kasheme, and Nike, are one the most influential hip hop designer groups. They pioneered airbrush tee shirts and created tees for greats including Jay Z, Rakim, and LL Cool J.
DAPPER DAN: FATHER OF LOGOMANIA
Dapper Dan created logomania, taking the logos of designer brands & using them for apparel, furniture & more. Even though his og shop, Dapper Dan Boutique closed in 1992, you can still see his inspiration today throughout the luxury design world.
Dapper Dan created logomania, taking the logos of designer brands & using them for apparel, furniture & more. Even though his og shop, Dapper Dan Boutique closed in 1992, you can still see his inspiration today throughout the luxury design world.
THE FIRST BLOOD BANK
Dr. Charles Drew is known for inventing a process to preserve blood plasma long term for blood transfusions and organizing the first blood bank. He taught at Morgan State and Howard University as well as the Freedman’s Hospital.
Dr. Charles Drew is known for inventing a process to preserve blood plasma long term for blood transfusions and organizing the first blood bank. He taught at Morgan State and Howard University as well as the Freedman’s Hospital.
THE MODERN PACEMAKER
Dr. Otis Boykin is best known for inventing the control unit for the pacemaker, allowing it to be more precisely regulated. An alum of Fisk University, he also patented a resistor that could withstand many temperatures. His technology is still used today.
Dr. Otis Boykin is best known for inventing the control unit for the pacemaker, allowing it to be more precisely regulated. An alum of Fisk University, he also patented a resistor that could withstand many temperatures. His technology is still used today.
LASERPHACO PROBE
Dr. Patricia Bath is known for inventing the laser-phaco probe, a tool that revolutionized cataract surgery. She has many firsts including the 1st African American woman to secure a medical patent. She improved and restored the vision for patients worldwide.
Dr. Patricia Bath is known for inventing the laser-phaco probe, a tool that revolutionized cataract surgery. She has many firsts including the 1st African American woman to secure a medical patent. She improved and restored the vision for patients worldwide.
THE 1ST ELECTRIC ROLLERCOASTER
Granville Woods is known for inventing the electric railway and the 1st electric rollercoaster. He patented over 50 electric devices and was considered an electrical genius during his career.
Granville Woods is known for inventing the electric railway and the 1st electric rollercoaster. He patented over 50 electric devices and was considered an electrical genius during his career.
THE 1ST ELECTRIC BLIMP
John Pickering is known for creating the first patent for an blimp powered by an electric motor. His patent provided major improvements on the design and highly contributed to the functionality of today’s modern blimp.
John Pickering is known for creating the first patent for an blimp powered by an electric motor. His patent provided major improvements on the design and highly contributed to the functionality of today’s modern blimp.
THE 1ST HOME SECURITY SYSTEM
Marie Van Brittan Brown is known for inventing the first home security system and CCTV. She provided the framework for 2 way communication and surveillance of modern security.
Marie Van Brittan Brown is known for inventing the first home security system and CCTV. She provided the framework for 2 way communication and surveillance of modern security.
VIDEO GAME CONSOLE
Gerald “Jerry” Lawson is known for inventing the 1st video game system with interchangeable cartridges. His system, the Fairchild Channel F Gaming System, paved the way for the game consoles of today.
Gerald “Jerry” Lawson is known for inventing the 1st video game system with interchangeable cartridges. His system, the Fairchild Channel F Gaming System, paved the way for the game consoles of today.
CALLER ID, TOUCH TONE PHONES
Dr. Shirley Jackson is known for inventing caller ID, touch tone phones, call waiting, and the portable fax machine. She has had many firsts including the 1st black woman to earn a doctorate at MIT.
Dr. Shirley Jackson is known for inventing caller ID, touch tone phones, call waiting, and the portable fax machine. She has had many firsts including the 1st black woman to earn a doctorate at MIT.
MODERN MICROPHONE TECHNOLOGY
Dr. James Maceo West is known for inventing the electret microphone. It is the industry standard and almost all modern microphones today use his technology. He holds more than 250 patents on microphones alone.
Dr. James Maceo West is known for inventing the electret microphone. It is the industry standard and almost all modern microphones today use his technology. He holds more than 250 patents on microphones alone.
A BLACK MAN CREATED THE 1ST PC
Mark Dean is know for inventing the 1st personal computer. He also invented the 1st color PC monitor and the 1st gigahertz chip. He created 3 of the 9 original IBM patents. His legacy lives on in modern technology.
Mark Dean is know for inventing the 1st personal computer. He also invented the 1st color PC monitor and the 1st gigahertz chip. He created 3 of the 9 original IBM patents. His legacy lives on in modern technology.
Remember that Black History is Global History! As much as we are silenced, do not forget all of these things plus the many more things that Black people have pioneered and continue to heavily contribute to society. Black History is 24/7, 365 days a year 
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