BHM 2026 Historical

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.

Inventor Garrett Morgan dedicated his innovative work to improving public safety with the “safety hood smoke protection device.”

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, George R. Carruthers (1939-2020) was a curious child who loved reading science fiction and learning about astronomy.

Thomas Jennings invented “dry scouring” in the early 19th century, a method for cleaning clothes that was a precursor to modern dry cleaning.

Miriam E. Benjamin was an inventor, schoolteacher, and attorney who caught the attention of the U.S. Congress in the 19th century.