#GarrettMorgan
Today in Black History: On Mar. 4, 1877, inventor Garrett Morgan was born in Paris, KY. He is best known for developing the traffic signal and gas mask. He used the gas mask to save the lives of workers trapped in a tunnel filled with fumes in 1918. He was a founder of the Cleveland Call newspaper.
March 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Song of the Day March 4 2025

In remembrance of the birth of Garrett Morgan

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The Jim Crow Museum - Garrett Morgan Achieving

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March 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
🚌 Honoring Garrett Morgan (1877-1963)🚦
Garrett Augustus Morgan, Sr, was a prolific inventor, most well known for developing the precursors to modern gas masks and three-light traffic signals.

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February 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Garrett Morgan- inventor, business owner, community leader, and life saver! 🛟 He helped make our country a much safer place! #southsota #suziethesasquatch #plumbinglife #plumbing #hvaclife #hvactechnician #fyp #foryoupage #electrician #garretmorganblackinventor #garrettmorgan🚦
February 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Garrett Morgan- inventor, business owner, community leader, and life saver! 🛟 He helped make our country a much safer place! #southsota #suziethesasquatch #plumbinglife #plumbing #hvaclife #hvactechnician #fyp #foryoupage #electrician #garretmorganblackinventor #garrettmorgan🚦
February 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Garrett Morgan- inventor, business owner, community leader, and life saver! 🛟 He helped make our country a much safer place! #southsota #suziethesasquatch #plumbinglife #plumbing #hvaclife #hvactechnician #fyp #foryoupage #electrician #garretmorganblackinventor #garrettmorgan🚦
February 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Garrett Morgan- inventor, business owner, community leader, and life saver! 🛟 🚦He helped make our country a much safer place! #southsota #suziethesasquatch #plumbinglife #plumbing #hvaclife #hvactechnician #electrician #garretmorganblackinventor #garrettmorgan
February 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
✨️Garrett Morgan✨️

🚨Google can’t erase this Black innovator in technology!🚨

Garrett Morgan invented the three-light traffic signal and the safety hood, precursors to modern gas masks. 🚦😷 #BlackHistoryMonth #GarrettMorgan

Oh, and never forget Google removed Black History from Google Calendar.
February 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Garrett Morgan created early versions of traffic lights and gas mask He started as a sewing machine mechanic before patenting an improved sewing machine design and other inventions.

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February 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth

Day 11

#GarrettMorgan was a great inventor who created the #trafficlight, the #smokehood and a complete line of #haircareproducts.

He was also the first African American to own a car in Cleveland, Ohio.

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February 11, 2025 at 5:14 AM
#BlackHistoryMonth

Day 11

#GarrettMorgan discovered and developed a chemical hair-processing and straightening solution. He created a successful company called "G. A. Morgan Hair Refining Company" which produced a line of hair care products.

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Garrett Morgan - Wikipedia
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February 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
#BlackHistoryMonth

Day 11

Something that is part of a functioning city that most people take for granted is the #trafficlight.

How did we get this device AND the predecessor of the gas mask (the #smokehood)?

You can thank #GarrettMorgan.

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Garrett Morgan: Inventor of the Three-Position Traffic Signal
With just a grade school education, Morgan invented numerous devices that enhanced people's lives, including one that revolutionized transportation.
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February 11, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Garrett A. Morgan, a visionary Black inventor, saved lives with his gas mask during a 1916 disaster, yet was overlooked due to racism. He also improved traffic signals with the amber light. His legacy continues to impact lives today. #BlackHistoryMonth #Innovation #GarrettMorgan #Inventor #GasMask
February 8, 2025 at 6:45 AM
This Black History Month, let’s celebrate Garrett Morgan! Despite only a grade-school education, he invented the gas mask and three-position traffic signal, transforming safety forever. His legacy proves one person’s innovation can change the world. #BlackHistoryMonth #GarrettMorgan
February 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Garrett Morgan AKA Big Chief Mason was an entrepreneur; his inventions include the gas mask, the three-position traffic light and the first of its kind a hair straightener/relaxant. His contributions to safety continue in everyday life. #Innovation #GarrettMorgan #BHM2025 #BlackHistoryMonth
February 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Garrett Morgan (1877–1963) was a self-taught inventor & entrepreneur whose innovations continue to impact society today. He was a groundbreaker for African American inventors with his patents including a breathing device, a revamped sewing machine & the traffic signal.
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February 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
February 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Black History Month ✊
In 1923, Garrett Morgan, A BLACK MAN, patented the traffic light that keeps us safe every👏damn👏 day👏. Remember… AMERICA AIN’T SHIT WITHOUT BLACK FOLKS. highways.dot.gov/highway-hist...

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February 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🚦 Did you know Garrett Morgan, a trailblazer from the Black diaspora, revolutionized road safety in 1923 with his traffic signal invention? 🌍 His innovation not only saved countless lives but also showcased the power of Black ingenuity in shaping global progress. ✊🏾

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January 22, 2025 at 10:42 AM