Thomas L. Jennings: The First Black Patent Holder Meet Thomas L. Jennings, the first African American to hold a U.S. patent. In 1821, he revolutionized clothing care with “dry scouring,” used his profits to free his family, and funded the fight against slavery. His invention changed more than fashion — it changed freedom. #BlackHistory, #ThomasLJennings, #Inventors, #HiddenHistory, #AfricanAmericanHistory, #FirstPatent, #BlackExcellence, #HistoryUnfiltered, #AbolitionMovement, #Innovation | Blac
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