Black History Month Video: Black Inventors and Electricity

Black History Month Video: Black Inventors and Electricity

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History, Information Technology (IT), Architecture, Other

10th Grade - University

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The video celebrates Black History Month by highlighting the contributions of Black inventors in the field of electricity and technology. It covers the achievements of Lewis Latimer, Granville T Woods, Otis Boykin, and modern pioneers like Gladys West and Shirley Ann Jackson. These inventors have significantly impacted lighting, telephony, computing, and modern technology, shaping the world we live in today.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Explain the significance of Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson's inventions in modern communication.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How did Dr. Philip Emeagwali contribute to the creation of the internet?

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What would the world be like without the inventions of the Black inventors mentioned in the text?

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