1. A WORLD WITHOUT BLACK PEOPLE Written by: Philip Emeagwali Our Class Presents…..
A Powerpoint presentation created by Mrs. Struggs’ Second Grade Class

2. George Washington carver
PRESENTING…….
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George Washington Carver was an American scientist, botanist, educator, and inventor. He made over 300 uses for the peanut. Our school was named in his honor.
George Washington Carver Elementary and Arts Magnet.

3. Sarah Boone - Black Women Inventor
PRESENTING…….
Sarah Boone
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Born: 1832 · Craven County, NC
Died: 1904 · New Haven, CT
1892: Sarah Boone ( ) was an African American inventor who on April 26, 1892, obtained United States patent rights for her improvements to the ironing board.
By: Aleyiah Doniver
Sarah Boone - Black Women Inventor

4. Jan Matzeliger (shoe maker)
PRESENTING…….
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Jan Matzeliger was a revolutionary
in the shoe industry with the
invention of the shoe lasting machine. He died at an early age from tuberculosis. He never saw the full profit from his invention due to his early death, but was honored with a postage stamp in 1991.
By: Sammy Howard

5. PRESENTING……. Walter Sammons (1890-1973)
Walter Sammons was a inventor . He invented the hot comb. The hot comb straightens the hair.
By: Naima Thomas
PRESENTING…….

6. PRESENTING…….. Lydia Newman
Lydia Newman, born in Ohio circa 1885, was an African-American inventor and women's rights activist. A hairdresser by trade, she received a patent for an improved model of hairbrush in She also fought for women's right to vote, working with well-known women's suffrage activists. Newman lived much of her adult life in New York City
By Olivia Starr

7. Madam C. Walker invented hair care products.
PRESENTING…….
Madam C. Walker invented hair care products.

8. African-American inventor Lloyd P. Ray was born in 1860
African-American inventor Lloyd P. Ray was born in 1860. His wife, Emma J. Ray, was born in Lloyd P. Ray was an inventor who created an improved version of the standard dustpan. Ray's dustpan received a patent on Aug. 3, 1897.
Kaitlin Bailey

9. PRESENTING……. Thomas Stewart (1823 – 1938)
Thomas Stewart of Kalamazoo, Michigan, patented a new type of mop on June 11, Thomas Stewart invented a clamping mop that could wring the water out of itself by the use of a lever.
By: Amirya Howard

10. Trinity Curtis George t. Samon (1861-1905)
George T. Sampson was an African American inventor.
He was born in Palmyra, New York.
On June 07, 1892 he received the first U.S. patent for an automatic clothes dryer.
Trinity Curtis

11. John Lee Love Born approximately, September 26, 1889
He applied for a patent for a portable pencil sharpener in 1897, and it was a simple design.
It was known as the "Love Sharpener” and has been in use since it was first produced.
He also said it could be used as a desk ornament or paperweight. 
By: Jazlyn Brown
Introductory notes.

12. PRESENTING……. William b. purviS (1838-1914)
On January 7, 1890 W.B. Purvis as he was also known received a patent (419,065) for the fountain pen. William Purvis also invented several other inventions including two machines for making paper bags, a bag fastener, a self-inking hand stamp, and several devices for electric railroads.
By: Aaniya Davis
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13. Lee burridge
Lee Burridge was born on September 22, 1861, in Paris, France.
He died in Lee invented mechanical toys.
Lee simplified parts to the typewriter. Lee created a stapler in 1897.
By: Ciara Lewis

14. W. A. LoVette PRESENTING… (1839-1914)
William A Lavalette of Washington, D. C. invented new and useful improvements in Printing-Presses. It was patented in September 17, He improved the construction and arrangement of the parts of the printing press.
By: Ayomikun Akintunde

15. John albert burr PRESENTING……. (1899-1926) Picture:N/A
On May 9, 1899, John Albert Burr patented an improved rotary blade lawn mower. Burr also improved the design of lawn mowers by making it possible to mow closer to building and wall edges..
By: Madison Mckenzie.

16. Richard spikes and joseph gammel
PRESENTING…….
These inventors improved the engines of automobiles.

17. Garrett Morgan
(March 4, July 27, 1963)
He was an African- American community leader and inventor. He developed a chemical for hair straightening. He also invented the traffic signal and a breathing device.
By: Robyne Bates

18. PRESENTING……. John Standard (1868-Unknowed)
He was the 1st to design a refrigerator that has 2 parts, one freezer on the top and cooler on the bottom.
He also design an oil stove which was used for buffet style meals on trains.
By: Jeremia Brown
Jeremia Brown

19. Alice parker (1865-date of death unknown)
PRESENTING…….
Alice Parker was an American woman who invented and patented the gas heating furnace in With this invention no one had to go out and chop wood or gather around a fire to keep warm. Her invention provided central heat throughout a building.
Jordyn Garcia

20. FREDERICK MCKINLEY JONES
PRESENTING…….
FREDERICK MCKINLEY JONES
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Frederick McKinley Jones was an inventor best known for designing a portable air-cooling unit for trucks carrying perishable food. His units were used to transport food and blood during World War II. He held 61 patents for refrigeration equipment, sound equipment, portable x-ray machines, and gasoline engines.
By: Gregory Moore

21. PRESENTING……. Elbert R. Robinson
Elbert R. Robinson date of birth is unknown.
He was an African American inventor of the electric trolley.
His patent for the trolley was issued in 1893, so it stands that he was born sometime between 1850 and 1870.
By: Jakaden Hall

22. PRESENTING……. By: Jaiden Boyd Alexander miles [1838—1918]
Alexander Miles was an African American inventor born in Ohio. He invented automatic elevator doors that made it safe for passengers to ride an elevator.
He created this invention in 1887.
Jaiden boyd
By: Jaiden Boyd

23. PRESENTING……. Phillip downing (September 3, 1871 – January 17, 1961)
Phillip Downing was an African American inventor. He created the street letter drop which is known today as the mailbox. He also invented an electrical switch to shut off power to railroads.
By: Braylen Webster

24. He invented the postmarking and canceling machine.
William Barry
PRESENTING…….
He invented the postmarking and canceling machine.

25. He invented the filament within the lightbulb.
Lewis howard latimer
PRESENTING…….
He invented the filament within the lightbulb.

26. PRESENTING……. Dr. Charles drew (1904-1950) ()
Dr. Charles Drew was an African-American surgeon who organized the first blood bank. He also developed ways to store blood plasma for transfusions. He was born in Washington,D.C. He died in Burlington, North Carolina.
By: Zachary Dunn

27. Dr. daniel hale williams
PRESENTING…….
Performed the first open-heart surgery.

28. WE WOULD STILL BE IN THE DARK!!!!
So, if you ever wonder, like Theo, where would we be without black people? Well, it’s pretty plain to see.
WE WOULD STILL BE IN THE DARK!!!!

29. Mrs. Struggs’ 2nd Grade Class
Credits
We hope you have enjoyed our class powerpoint. Each of us did our own research, selected and imported our pictures, and typed in the information on the slide. We look forward to creating and sharing more slideshows.
Thank you!!
Mrs. Struggs’ 2nd Grade Class

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