by Barbara Kyles
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Do you know about the black inventor of traffic lights, gas masks & moreā¦?
The African History tells us that Garrett Morgan “was a groundbreaker for African American inventors with his patents, he invented many including hair straightening product, a breathing device, a revamped sewing machine and an excellent traffic signal.”
Take a look and welcome to Black history…
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Barbara Kyles is a Miami Township resident who enjoys advocating for social issues and gardening year-round.
Barbara will be publishing a continuing series about Black History for Loveland Magazine.
So excited and pleased to see this David! Many thanks to Barbara as well.