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From Survival to Sustainability for Impact Incubators
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From Survival to Sustainability for Impact Incubators
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Building an Innovation Ecosystem for Entrepreneurs in Africa
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The Role of Philanthropy in Supporting Impact Entrepreneurs
BHM 2026
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Black History Month 2026
Celebrating the Impact of Black Inventors Past and Present …The ingenuity of Black innovators continues to shape modern life and expand the invention ecosystem .lemelson-bhm-2025 .bhm-2025-background-image::before, .lemelson-bhm-2025 .bhm-2025-background-image::after { position: absolute; content: “”; top: 0; width: 50%; height: 100%; background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; opacity: 50%; } .lemelson-bhm-2025 .bhm-2025-background-image::before { left: 0; background-image: url(‘/wp-content/uploads/BHM_stars-and-lighting_left_opacity-100.png’); background-position: left…
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Lyda Newman
Lyda Newman invented the first hairbrush with synthetic bristles which revolutionized haircare in the late 19th century.
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Lisa Gelobter
Lisa Gelobter is a vital figure in internet technologies, she pioneered the way we experience and consume digital media.
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Gerald “Jerry” Lawson
As an engineer and entrepreneur, Gerald “Jerry” Lawson transformed the gaming industry with the Fairchild Channel F system.
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Annie Easley
As a child, Annie Easley (1933-2011) excelled at math, but becoming a computer scientist never crossed her mind. She initially pursued pharmaceutical studies before life took her on a different path.
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Garrett Morgan
Inventor Garrett Morgan dedicated his innovative work to improving public safety with the “safety hood smoke protection device.”
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George Carruthers
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, George R. Carruthers (1939-2020) was a curious child who loved reading science fiction and learning about astronomy.
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Thomas Jennings
Thomas Jennings invented “dry scouring” in the early 19th century, a method for cleaning clothes that was a precursor to modern dry cleaning.
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Miriam Benjamin
Miriam E. Benjamin was an inventor, schoolteacher, and attorney who caught the attention of the U.S. Congress in the 19th century.
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Janet Emerson Bashen
While working in an insurance company investigating Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints, Janet Emerson Bashen noticed the pitfalls of the paper-based systems — particularly for lost or misplaced files — and recognized the need for a better method for companies to effectively and efficiently handle client claims.
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Jessica Matthews
Jessica Matthews, founder of tech platform Uncharted, is helping cities build more sustainable and equitable infrastructure.
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Brandon Martin
Brandon Martin is an entrepreneur and athletics coach driven to improve safety in contact sports, especially for young athletes.
