There are so many inventions that we fail to learn about in our history classes. I’m sure you know Thomas Jefferson invented the lightbulb and that Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. But, can you recall who invented the pencil, or the cell phone? Our history classes do not teach us the greater abyss of information that is out there. This is because black history is separated instead of integrated into our history classes. Currently, our history courses have a huge gap whose existence is absolutely ridiculous. In hopes to spread awareness of this issue, Here are a few of the things that you probably don’t know the origin of.

George Crum - Potato Chips

Charles Richard Drew - Blood bank

Phillip B. Downing - Mailbox

Garrett Morgan - Traffic signal

Marie V.Brittan Brown- Home Security System

Ruane Sharon Jeter- Toaster

Lyda A. Newman - Hair brush

That's right, African Americans are part of our history more than they are recognized for.There shouldn’t be just one month dedicated to the history of African Americans in the United States. Instead, the way in which African Americans have shaped our lives today should be recognized along with the accomplishments of dare I say it, white people.