As you may have noticed earlier this month The Black In Project is back! It has been a long time coming with much diligence and perseverance. Many days and months reflecting on how I wanted to move forward through the lens of an artist who honors and respects her lane. You may have noticed thatContinue reading “How To Support The Black In Project. It Takes A Village!”
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Unapologetically, The Black In Project Is Back!
The Black In Project is back unapologetically! You may have noticed that the project has changed a bit in its language, visuals and more. I’m here to update you on the latest changes and to prepare you for what is in store. It has been a long time coming with much diligence and perseverance. ManyContinue reading “Unapologetically, The Black In Project Is Back!”
The 5 Black Women Who Made It To Senate!
Did you know that to date there have only been 5 Black women to ever have served in Congress as Senators? Wild right?! And currently two of the Senators are serving during the same time: Angela D. Alsobrooks, Senator of Maryland and Lisa Blunt Rochester, Senator of Delaware, which is a historic first! The PBSContinue reading “The 5 Black Women Who Made It To Senate!”
How The Inventive Garrett Morgan Made The World Safer
Did you know that Garrett Morgan’s inventions helped make the world a safer place? Don’t believe me? Does the gas mask or traffic light ring a bell? Thought so! **Please note that the illustration of Garrett Morgan was drawn by me, Jakia Fuller. Images of the inventions are patent sketches from Garrett Morgan’s patent applications,Continue reading “How The Inventive Garrett Morgan Made The World Safer”
How The Innovative G.W. Murray Accelerated The World of Agricultural Machinery
Did you know that George Washington Murray’s inventions helped accelerate the world of agricultural machinery in the late 1800s? **Please note that the illustration of George Washington Murray was drawn by me, Jakia Fuller. Images of the inventions are patent sketches from George Washington Murray’s patent applications, which can be found on the official UnitedContinue reading “How The Innovative G.W. Murray Accelerated The World of Agricultural Machinery”
Frederick McKinley Jones, Revolutionary Engineer & Inventor
Do you know about Frederick McKinley Jones? Self-taught engineer and inventor who revolutionized the refrigerated industry. **Please note that the illustration of Frederick McKinley Jones was drawn by me, Jakia Fuller. Images of the inventions are patent sketches from Frederick Jones’ patent application, which can be found on the official United States Patent and TrademarkContinue reading “Frederick McKinley Jones, Revolutionary Engineer & Inventor”