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Seasoned technology and operations expert with a proven track record in Production Technology and Graphic Communication. Now dedicated to leveraging 40+ years of expertise to harmonize technology and creativity for meaningful and innovative outcomes.
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here's a NEW FOCUS ON A pAST project...

New INNOVATION

Uncover the Hidden Genius of Black Inventors who helped shape America. My latest project helps educators and parents integrate untold Black inventor histories to inspire kids with real-world innovation and legacy. It engages kids to see themselves as inventors and problem-solvers—to see themselves in what they read. Teachers gain a compelling resource to diversify lessons. Parents are able to foster cultural pride and curiosity at home.

Explore powerful biographies, 3D patent illustrations, and over 400 real inventions by African Americans—a perfect resource for educators, parents, and curious young minds. This INNOVATION project aims to provide primary and secondary educators, STEM programs, and the like with content that integrates with current curriculum. We spotlight African American Inventions from Henry E. Baker’s List of 400+ groundbreaking contributions of inventors.

Several years ago, I launched my African American Inventions series, beginning with a groundbreaking interactive multimedia CD-ROM featuring 3D animations of 12 early African American inventions. Many of you enjoyed it. Of renewed interest is to provide current content for parents, homeschoolers, and youth.

So I wrote a book! As part of a series and broader effort to supply rich content for young learners, I begin with three publications—one of them, FREE! In Celebrating INNOVATION, I feature 12 selected inventions based on Henry E. Baker's rare and invaluable list of over 400 inventions by African Americans. You'll learn more about Henry E. Baker. I bring history to life with full-color 3D illustrations based on the inventor's original patent drawings. This eBook is FREE! Download it HERE.
The primary book in the series is Through "COLORED" Eyes: The Story of Henry E. Baker, The Man From Mississippi Who Created A List That Changed The World. In it you'll discover Black inventors—untold stories, 3D patent illustrations showing how these inventors solved problems, and the list of 400+ inventions from Henry E. Baker’s journey. This book is a must-read history gem.

Finally, some readers have expressed interest in a quick-reference publication of just "the list" of African American inventors. Baker's List of "COLORED" Inventors meets that request.
Purchase These HERE.
Stay tuned for teaching and learning supplements and flash courses in innovation and mind-building. I welcome your comments.

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