Thomas L. Jennings's guest appearances

Thomas L. Jennings

Everyday Black History: Afro Appreciation 

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No Nonsense Market Domination with David Wilson

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#OTD Inventor Thomas L. Jennings became the first African American to receive a patent. Tune in to hear more about his groundbreaking invention. Radio personality Dyana Williams narrates.

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David Wilson

Segment 3​Thomas L. Jennings was the first Black American to be granted a patent New York tailor Thomas Jennings developed a waterless technique for cleaning termed “dry scouring”, and in 1821, became the very first Black American to apply for and be granted a patent for his invention. Mr. Jennings used his newfound wealth and influence as a civil rights activist fighting against the American enslavement system. Be sure to thank Thomas Jennings as you are dressing for work in the morning in your favorite dry cleaned and pressed shirt or blouse. Click to buy this episode’s featured book Black People Invented Everything: The Deep History of Indigenous Creativity Tags: entrepreneurship, Black business, dry cleaning, Black history, George Jefferson, The Jeffersons, Black invention, innovation, Thomas L. Jennings

Segment 3​Thomas L. Jennings was the first Black American to be granted a patent New York tailor Thomas Jennings developed a waterless technique for cleaning termed “dry scouring”, and in 1821, became the very first Black American to apply for and be granted a patent for his invention. Mr. Jennings used his newfound wealth and influence as a civil rights activist fighting against the American enslavement system. Be sure to thank Thomas Jennings as you are dressing for work in the morning in your favorite dry cleaned and pressed shirt or blouse. Click to buy this episode’s featured book Black People Invented Everything: The Deep History of Indigenous Creativity Tags: entrepreneurship, Black business, dry cleaning, Black history, George Jefferson, The Jeffersons, Black invention, innovation, Thomas L. Jennings

S7 E15 Thomas L. Jennings was the first Black American to be granted a patent with David Wilson

Thomas L. Jennings was an inventor who created a process for dry cleaning and was an abolitionist and civil rights leader. He was also a successful entrepreneur and leader in the African American community. Enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/support

Thomas L. Jennings was an inventor who created a process for dry cleaning and was an abolitionist and civil rights leader. He was also a successful entrepreneur and leader in the African American community. Enjoy --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/support</a>