Did you know a Black man invented the modern traffic light and an early gas mask that saved lives? Garrett Morgan’s story is one of those Black history facts you didn’t know—but should. His name was left out of textbooks, even though his inventions changed the world. This is Black history that is not taught in schools. If you’re looking for Black history facts not taught in school, deep Black history, or African American history facts that show our true impact—this is it. Garrett Morgan is part

Bro. Garrett Morgan, Sr. - Garrett Augustus Morgan, Sr. (March 4, 1877 – July 27, 1963) was an African-American inventor, businessman, and community leader. His most notable inventions were a three position traffic signal and a smoke hood (a predecessor to the gas mask notably used in a 1916 tunnel construction disaster rescue. Morgan also discovered and developed a chemical hair-processing and straightening solution. He created a successful company based on his hair product inventions along wit

Did you know that Garrett A. Morgan invented the three-way traffic signal? Green light! Let’s learn! #eachoneteachone | FBA Legacy