151: G. A. Morgan and the Traffic Light

February 23, 2021 00:05:57
151: G. A. Morgan and the Traffic Light
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151: G. A. Morgan and the Traffic Light

Feb 23 2021 | 00:05:57

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Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

Traffic lights, a hair relaxant, gas masks, the zig-zag stitch on sewing machines…all of these important inventions have one thing in common, Garrett A. Morgan. Give this episode about a prominent Black innovator and inventor a listen!

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