With Black History Month officially kicking off this week, we thought it would be the perfect time to celebrate the multitude of contributions and achievements African-Americans have made toward the advancement of not only our country, but the human race as a whole in the fields of science, math, athletics, literature, medicine, technology, agriculture, art, music and more. From our farmer’s bible…aka…the Almanac created by Benjamin Banneker (appx 1791) , and clothes dryer by G.T. Sampson (1862), to the ever popular cell phone invented by Henry Sampson (1971) and house keeping friend …the dust pan, by Lawrence P Ray (1897), the list of ‘firsts’ invented by African Americans goes on and on. Each year since it’s inception, Black History month has been drawing more recognition to the achievements of the past, encouraging more creative ideas and first’s to come in the future, and offering exposure to the faces and stories our books have often left out in its attempt at rewriting American HIS-story.
In remembrance, J&O Fabrics would like to take a moment to highlight some of our themed prints inspired by African-American trailblazers and geniuses over the years. Whether you are working on Black History projects for your classroom, community, or simply for yourself, our creative selection might be just the inspiration you were looking for. Our collection of African Novelty prints offer both eco-friendly sustainability, vibrant color palates and even symbolic meaning in their designs to assist in making your unique decorating concepts come to life!
Olympic themed tapestry in honor of Jesse Owens,
Gabriel Douglas, Carl Lewis and multitude of other
African-Americans who set records over the years.
The horseshoe invented by J. Ricks in 1885 and
the saddle invented by W.D. Davis in 1895.
The guitar. Invented by Robert Flemming Jr 1886
The traffic light. Invented alongside a slew of
other popular creations by Garrett Morgan 1923.
The gas mask, fire extinguisher, and fire escape
ladder…inventions of African-Americans.
Our first African-American president 2-terms
running. Barack Obama ” We are the change!”
