how come nobody knows this stuff?

Question

Did you know that the individual considered the "architect of the personal computer" is a Black man? Dr. Mark Dean holds three of the original nine patents on the computer that all PCs are based upon. You may not have heard of Dr. Mark Dean. But almost everything in your life has been affected by his work.

On 6 July 1971, Dr. Sampson invented the "gamma-electric cell", which pertains to Nuclear Reactor use. This invention produces stable high-voltage output and current to detect radiation in the ground. The gamma-electric cell made it possible to send and receive audio signals via radio waves without wires; therefore, Henry Sampson has also been credited as the inventor of a cell phone.

http://www.onmy.com/haynie/benjamin_banneker.htm

J. Ernest Wilkins, Jr., 1923- Ph.D. at 19 Leads to Nuclear and Space Research. His primary achievement has been the development of shields against gamma rays from the sun and nuclear sources.

many more. all totally IGNORED. shameful.

James Andrew Harris, the first African American to participate in a major new-element identification program and co-discoverer of elements 104 and 105.

Archie Alexander, 1888-1958: Engineered Bridges, Powerplants, and Major Structures Across the Nation.

Katherine Johnson, 1918- : Mapping and Tracking Space Missions.

Frederick M. Jones, 1892-1961 Changed Our Eating Habits with Refrigeration

Frederick M. Jones - In 1935, he invented the first automatic refrigeration system for long-haul trucks. Later, the system was adapted to a variety of other carriers, including ships and railway cars, His invention eliminated the problem of food spoilage and changed America's eating habits. In addition, Jones developed an air-conditioning unit for military field hospitals, a Portable x-ray machine, and a refrigerator for military field kitchens.

http://www.aaregistry.com/african_american_history/1474/Otis_Boykin_Black_inventor

Philip Emeagwali, "A Father of the Internet." http://www.blackwebportal.com/wire/DA.cfm?ArticleID=558

Ernest Everett Just - His tenacity and motivation led him to add to our understanding of the process of artificial parthenogenesis and the physiology of cell development.

George Carruthers will forever be remembered as principal inventor of the Far Ultraviolet Camera/Spectrograph that accompanied the Apollo 16 mission. Positioned on the moon's surface, the camera allowed researchers for the first time to examine enormous expanses for concentrations of pollutants in the Earth's atmosphere. Other cameras developed by Carruthers and his colleagues have been aboard space shuttles surveying the ozone layer and to transmit photos of distant stars and planets for computer analysis. He is also credited with helping to introduce electronic telescopes on board NASA satellites that transform light into electrical signals which are relayed to Earth and televised.

oh boy, somebody had to come in here and be stupid.

the point was to show how black people's -- MY people's -- accomplishments are always glossed over. most people just assume that nearly everything they use was created by white people; i hear things like, "what do blacks have to be proud of?" (A LOT.)

also, if black children -- black PEOPLE -- knew of the great things they have accomplished then they'd have more pride in and respect for their race, and more pride in themselves as individuals, and start dreaming again (sorry if that sounds cheesy). too many kids are throwing away their lives partly because they have given up on themselves.

does everybody understand now?

Answer 1

Well, I don't know anyone else who made strides in those fields, either. I have absolutely no idea who holds the other six patents on the computer, couldn't name a single nuclear physicist...Have no idea who designed any bridge at all...So it's not like all whites' inventions are common knowledge while the blacks' accomplishments are being swept under the rug...I also recall a commercial I saw recently in which I learned several things that black people have invented (something about the x-ray machine, I think, plus an exit sign and maybe something to do with an ultrasound machine? can't really remember)...however, I've never seen a commercial dedicated to educating people about white people's accomplishments. There's no need to specify what people should be learning; we should be learning, period.

Answer 2

This is very fascinating, thank you for sharing it with me. Yes, it is very true that African Americans have accomplished many different things; they are just as smart as white people, and we white/caucasians need to remember that. I think that schools across the nation should remember to honor these accomplishments, even if they were accomplished by African Americans, because I believe that the US got over racism long ago. Little did I know that I was completely wrong, and that the US still needs to get a grip and deal.

Answer 3

I see a post like this and know it was written just to stir up controversy.
I dont "see" a person's colour, I see the person themselves, so it doesnt matter to me the colour someone was when thinking about an invention. I think 'wow, so-and-so was brilliant', not wow, so-and-so is black and brilliant.' That to me sounds even more prejudice, like I should be surprised that "a black man could invent that". No, sorry. I dont see the world in black and white like you do.

Answer 4

I'm sorry, although it seems to me that most people don't have a clue as to who invented what no mater the race of the inventor.

However anyone who says "what do black people have to be proud of" is just ignorant and especially if they are saying that to you.

Answer 5

The Indians from India wrote the Kamasutra and also invented the Zero for Maths...no bad huh?

Answer 6

Such important contributions should not go unrecognized. Sadly they do because politics and status get in the way of celebrating mankind's wonderful achievements. When will people be seen as people? Hopefully we have learned to think differently.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Well done to all those who do not receive acknowledgement!!

Answer 7

Obviously these accomplishments are not TOTALLY ignored: YOU know about them, and now, so do we. But you're right, non-white accomplishments are de-emphasized in our culture. But at least African-Americans have the opportunity to accomplish, if not appreciation for it when they do.

Answer 8

People don't look up the questions because............maybe they think that this is a place to ask & answer so they should use this more often. Or maybe they just want to see what other people think and not just look it up themselves.

Answer 9

Interesting. Many accomplishments by non-whites have been ignored.

Answer 10

I heard that Al Gore invented all that stuff.