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They invented the traffic light, the gas mask, the home security system, and components in pacemakers that save lives today. So why don't you know their names? Between 1865 and 1965, brilliant Black inventors didn't just create breakthrough technologies-they fought fierce legal battles to claim them. While Thomas Edison's name became synonymous with innovation, inventors like Granville T. Woods battled Edison himself in court, winning repeatedly yet fading into obscurity. The Patent Warriors uncovers the explosive untold stories of African American innovators who transformed American industry while fighting a system designed to erase them. From Reconstruction's broken promises to the Civil Rights Movement's triumphs, these pioneers wielded patents as weapons against institutional racism, defending their intellectual property in courtrooms across America. Discover: How Garrett Morgan's inventions saved countless lives, yet racism nearly prevented their adoption Why Elijah McCoy's name became slang for ""the genuine article"" The shocking corporate theft that nearly destroyed Dr. Percy Julian's pharmaceutical breakthroughs How a century of patent battles laid groundwork for modern civil rights protections This meticulously researched narrative exposes the systematic erasure of Black genius from American history and celebrates the resilient innovators who refused to be silenced. Their inventions built America. Their battles changed it forever. Essential reading for anyone interested in untold American history, innovation, civil rights, and the hidden architects of modern life

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David G. Stone is a seasoned researcher and IT professional with over 20 years of experience in information technology, cybersecurity, and risk management. Holding a master's degree in Information Systems Management, David G. Stone has spent years helping businesses and individuals navigate the complex world of digital security. As a CompTIA CySA+ certified cybersecurity expert, David G. Stone specializes in threat detection, vulnerability management, and security best practices. With extensive experience implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, they have worked with organizations to strengthen their security posture and protect sensitive data from cyber threats. Passionate about educating others, David G. Stone has now turned their expertise into an easy-to-follow guide designed to help remote workers, freelancers, and businesses safeguard their online accounts. Through The Remote Worker's Guide to Password Management, they provide practical, real-world strategies to enhance digital security and prevent cyber risks. When not working in cybersecurity, David G. Stone explores emerging technologies, consults on IT risk management, developing innovative solutions for businesses, and writing. With a deep passion for money, history, economics, and business, David brings a sharp, curious mind to the page-blending engaging narrative with thoughtful analysis. A new writer with ELC Publishing, he is committed to turning his long-held interests and extensive published work into books that inform, entertain, and provoke reflection.

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