Once Upon A Time In Black History
This educational podcast will inform listeners about notable African Americans who have made great contributions to the history of the United States and the world.
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Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Thomas Jennings was the first Black man to receive a U.S. patent. He was a skilled tailor and eventually he discovered a unique way to dry clean clothes. It's the system we still use today.
Also, his daughter, Elizabeth was a trailblazer in her own right as the Black woman who helped desegregate the trolley car system in NY.