 Happy Black History MonthEvery February we put a spotlight on Some of Histories greatest Black stories. Every day we are proud to be black and this month we share our culture with the world and each other. |  Feb. 1- Mansa MusaDid you know, that before the transatlantic slave trade, Mansa Musa was the richest person in recorded history? In comparison, he was wealthier than any billionaire today. |  Marie VBBMarie Van Brittan Brown (October 30, 1922 – February 2, 1999) was an American nurse. Her husband Albert L. Brown, was an electronics technician. In 1966 they invented an audio-visual home security system ("Home Security System Utilizing Television Surveillance").That same year they applied for a patent for their security system. It was granted three years later in 1969 |  Feb. 3 - Richard B SpikesRichard Bowie Spikes (October 2, 1878 – January 22, 1963) was an African-American inventor who held several United States patents. He is credited with developing and improving inventions such as a beer tap, a modification of an automatic gear shift mechanism for motor vehicles, and a safety braking system for trucks and buses. Notably, his beer tap patent was purchased by the Milwaukee Brewing Company, and variations of his design are still in use today. |
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 Feb. 4 Garrett Morganan American inventor, businessman, and community leader. His most notable inventions were a protective 'smoke hood'[1] that he notably used in a 1916 tunnel construction disaster rescue, a type of three-way traffic light invented in 1923,[2] a hair-straightening cream, and other hair-care products.[3][4] Morgan created a successful company called "G. A. Morgan Hair Refining Company" based on his hair product inventions. He was involved in African Americans' civic and political advancement. |  Feb. 5 - Early African GreatnessToday we bring the past into the future. Technonogy has made sharing information easy. Today we focus on how early africans brought knowledge and hygiene to European countries. |
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2026 Williams - Gardner - Jacobs Family ReunionFri, May 22Location is TBD
Atlanta Family TripWed, Oct 14Atlanta
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