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The Black Inventor Exhibit (BIE) is a multimedia presentation, a traveling museum which pays tribute to the world’s unsung heroes, The Black inventor and Scientist. “The Real McCoy! Black Inventors USA” is this year's theme, which will be conducting its annual tour throughout the country in celebration of Black History Month 2008. It is a time where we recognize significant contributions to society made by people of African heritage.
The exhibit showcases Famous Black inventors and their respective inventions in the fields of science, aerospace, communication, health care, agriculture, transportation and engineering. The BIE aims to enlighten and empower others, through knowledge and understanding of the many prolific Black Inventors and their individual accomplishments.
How many of us use the cellular phone, traffic light or hairbrush on a daily basis? Well, these and many other things people use daily are the brainchild of a Black inventor. The mail box, pencil sharpener, Super Soaker water gun (that gross over $180 million dollars) and the world’s fastest computer-peaking at 3.1 billion calculations per second-were created by the minds and hands of Black inventors.
“Our history is important, but our goal is not to glorify people or facts, but to motivate young people, and to let them know they can do anything they put their minds to”, "and the Color of the skin is in no way connected with strength of the mind or intellectual powers" said Dr. James Ince, BIE executive director.
Black inventor, Madame CJ Walker was the first self-made African-American millionaire. She is a pioneer in the cultivation of beauty enhancement for black women. She created a scalp-conditioning and healing formula, called Madam Walker’s Hair Grower and a string of other beauty products for the hair and skin of an African American woman. She eventually established a national corporation, which employed thousands and also established a school for “hair culturists”. From working in the cotton fields to being a laundry woman and ultimately an entrepreneur, Black Inventor Madame CJ Walker is indeed an inspiration to all who aspire to succeed.
Dr. Percy Julian is the black inventor whose innovations contributed and continues to relieve the agony of many arthritis and glaucoma sufferers. He synthesized cortisone for arthritis and physostigmine for glaucoma. A tremendous accomplishment, as his synthetic versions reduced the cost of the ‘pure’ versions. Thus, allowing treatment to be more accessible and economical to patients. Dr. Julian lived in a segregated society at the time and endured direct prejudice because of his ethnicity. Today he is one of the few Black inventors inducted in the National Inventor’s Hall of Fame.
These Black inventors are just a few of over 150 inventors and authentic artifacts which are represented in the collection and includes: Patent designs, personal letters, rare photographs and brief biographies of the Black inventors. Also featured are motivational placards and video documentaries.
“Our mission is to develop racial pride, promote racial understanding and provide a new motivation for learning. BIE is for everyone –all age groups and ethnicity. The Museum graciously compliments all science and World history curricula, while promoting positive images in those who seek to learn about the discoveries and challenges of these great men and women”, Dr. Ince stated.
The New York City based museum was founded over 13 years ago in Massachusetts. After 2 years of presenting in New England BIE went national, appearing at various venues throughout North America. Some of the locales include cultural expos, professional conventions and educational conferences. Learning institutions and community organizations are among the most significant places showcased. Recently BIE has toured internationally, visiting Trinidad & Tobago in the Caribbean, the Middle East and United Kingdom.
This year BIE was invited to present in the Republic of Ghana, South Africa and Canada.
Join BIE in appreciating the struggles and accomplishments of the many Black inventors who have contributed to our society. Become inspired and spread the knowledge.
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