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It’s difficult to imagine a world without the many inventions by OUR People. On OUR Black Directory, we’ve highlighted over 100 inventions that the world would not have if it weren’t for Black inventors.

Most people have heard about famous inventions like the light bulb, the cotton gin and the iPhone. But there are countless other, often overlooked inventions that make our daily lives easier. Among the creative innovators behind these devices are African American inventors. From the traffic light to the ironing board, see a list of products that have sprung from the minds of Black inventors.