"The Big Ideal!": Black Inventors and Their Inventions

APEX Museum
Sweet Auburn
135 Auburn Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
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African American inventors have significantly shaped modern society with groundbreaking innovations in fields like medicine and technology. Despite facing racial discrimination and limited resources, their resilience and creativity have led to inventions that improved daily life and inspired future generations. Notable figures like George Washington Carver, who revolutionized agriculture, and Garrett Morgan, who invented the traffic signal, demonstrate the lasting impact of their contributions. Recognizing these inventors promotes a more inclusive history and inspires continued progress.

Current Exhibits

Sweet Auburn: Street of Pride

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Africa: The Untold Story

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The MAAFA
(The African Holocaust)

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Women in STEM

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Upcoming Events

Our Ancestral Garden The Exhibition: Honoring Black Victorian Material Culture & Accurate Black Americana

Dec 9 - Jan 25
All day
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Africa: The Untold Stories

April 8
All day
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The MAAFA
(The African Holocaust)

Feb 25
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