James Forten, Sr., abolitionist, entrepreneur, and inventor, patented a Sail-Handling device on March 3, 1798. With this invention, Forten became the first Black to receive a patent.
America I AM; The African American Imprint, presented by Tavis Smiley, celebrates nearly 500 years of African American contributions to the United States. Visitors of the exhibition will have the opportunity to witness more than 200 rare historic objects, documents, photos and multimedia that explore how African Americans have helped shape this country.
The exhibition is now open at the California Science Center in Los Angeles.
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