These Black inventors changed the world — but school left their names out on purpose. Their inventions shaped medicine, technology, transportation, and everyday life, yet they were barely mentioned in textbooks. This is Black history that is not taught in schools — and that’s exactly why it needs to be shared. These are the Black history facts you didn’t know, the ones that prove Black excellence has always been part of innovation, not just culture. They didn’t just contribute — they led. And if

3 Black Inventors History Tried To Erase Discover 3 Black and African inventors whose groundbreaking creations changed the world—yet history erased their names. Marie Van Brittan Brown invented the first home security system in 1966. According to the Smithsonian, her patent included motorized cameras, two-way audio, remote door locks, and panic buttons—the foundation of today's $60 billion video surveillance industry. Her patent has been cited in over 35 subsequent security patents. Dr. James We