The myth of black inventions

[E. R. Adamson]

It seems to me that the widely-posted lists showing "original" black
inventions are very misleading. Common sense and a look at African
nations today tells me that the majority are probably just additions
or improvements to existing designs.

I don't doubt that blacks have contributed some good inventions,
but I'm sure whoever made the following list took great liberties with
the truth to promote multiculturalism and to inspire young black
students. There's nothing wrong with that sort of inspiration, but it
needn't be deceptive.

Ask yourself if you really think everything here (even 90% of it) was
never seen on the planet in any form until a black person invented
it. I'd like to know if a thorough examination of each claim exists
somewhere. A DejaNews power search for 'cannads hornell list' locates
one good criticism. The rotary engine was invented by Felix Wankel,
and Elisha Otis had a working elevator long before Alexander Miles'
design. I suspect most of the claims below follow that pattern. To
equate a modification with a unique "invention" is plain dishonest.

Airplane Propelling - James S. Adams
Coin Changer - James A. Bauer
Rotary Engine - Andrew J. Beard
Corn Planter - Henry Blair
Cotton Planter - Henry Blair
Pace Maker Controls - Otis Boyken
Guided-Missle - Otis Boyken
Torpedo Discharger - H. Bradberry
Street Sweeper - Charles Brooks
Disposable Syringe - Phil Brooks
Home Security System - Marie Brown
Lawn Mower - John A. Burr
Typewriter - Burridge & Marshman
Image Converter for radiation detector- George Carruthers
Automatic Fishing Reel - George Cook
Player Piano - Joseph Dickinson
Photo Print Wash - Clatonia J Dorticus
Photo Embossing Machine - Clatonia J Dorticus
Blood Plasma Procedure - Dr. Charles Drew
Guitar - Robert Flemming Jr.
Lantern - Michael Harney
Space Shuttle Retrieval Arm - William Harwell
Gas Burner - B.F. Jackson
Programmable Remote Control - Joseph N. Jackson
Air Conditioning Unit - Frederick M. Jones
Two Cycle Gas Engine - Frederick M. Jones
Starter Generator - Frederick M. Jones
Light Bulb Filament - Lewis Latimer
Electric Lamp - Latimer and Nichols
Pressure Cooker - Maurice W. Lee
Pencil Sharpener - John L. Love
Rocket Catapult - Hugh McDonald
Elevator - Alexander Miles
Gas Mask - Garrett Morgan
Traffic Signal - Garret Morgan
Air Ship (Blimp) - J.F. Pickering
Fountain Pen - W.B. Purvis
Clothes Dryer - G.T. Sampson
Cellular Phone - henry Sampson
Urinalysis Machine - Dewey Sanderson
Lawn Sprinkler - J.W. Smith
Automatic Gear Shift - R.B. Spikes
Stair Climbing Wheelchair - Rufus J Weaver
Helicopter - Paul E. Williams
Telephone transmitter - Granville T Woods
Electric cut off switch - Granville T Woods
relay instrument - Granville T Woods
Telephone System - Granville T Woods
Electro Mech Brake - Granville T Woods
Galvanic Battery - Granville T Woods
Electric Railway System - Granville T Woods
Roller Coaster - Granville T Woods
Auto Air Brake - Granville T Woods

R.C.

[Cybe...@cyber-space.net]

Life would be hell without these "additions" wouldn't it?

[n...@aol.com]

E. R. Adamson wrote:
>
> It seems to me that the widely-posted lists showing "original" black
> inventions are very misleading. Common sense and a look at African
> nations today tells me that the majority are probably just additions
> or improvements to existing designs.
>
> I don't doubt that blacks have contributed some good inventions,
> but I'm sure whoever made the following list took great liberties with
> the truth to promote multiculturalism and to inspire young black
> students. There's nothing wrong with that sort of inspiration, but it
> needn't be deceptive.
>
> Ask yourself if you really think everything here (even 90% of it) was
> never seen on the planet in any form until a black person invented
> it. I'd like to know if a thorough examination of each claim exists
> somewhere. A DejaNews power search for 'cannads hornell list' locates
> one good criticism. The rotary engine was invented by Felix Wankel,
> and Elisha Otis had a working elevator long before Alexander Miles'
> design. I suspect most of the claims below follow that pattern. To
> equate a modification with a unique "invention" is plain dishonest.
>

Here is part of the list, with the motivation behind the invention.
SEE YA!

Coin Changer -makes crack purchases easier
Corn Planter -laziness
Cotton Planter -laziness
Street Sweeper -laziness
Disposable Syringe-survival
Home Security System-fear of fellow niggers
Lawn Mower-laziness
Automatic Fishing Reel-laziness
Player Piano-laziness and lack of talent till stevie and ray came along
Guitar- monkey toy to make pretty noises
Lantern -fear of the dark
Space Shuttle Retrieval Arm-trying to make a holder for slum blasters
Gas Burner- discovered by drunk niggers lighting farts
Gas Mask -to get away from the stink of fellow niggers