Everyday Mom Stuff Invented By African Americans

We honor Black History everyday as we go through out life as moms.  Here are six items invented by Black People that we parents use all the time.


Thomas Elkins invented the complete commode, and all in one piece toilet.


Alfred L Cralle invented the ice cream scoop.


George T Sampson invented the clothes dryer.


Richard Spikes invented the automatic gear shift.


John Albert Burr invented the lawnmower.


William H Richardson invented the reversible stroller seat and independent moving stroller wheels.  


 

 

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Lanae Lumsden
Lanae is lifelong Pittsburgh resident with a brief stint in Ohio for her high school and middle school years. Most of her life she lived in Wilkinsburg but recently became a resident of the north boroughs. Lanae holds an associates’ degree in fashion merchandising and a bachelor’s degree in business management. After college, Lanae, entered the insurance and financial services industry by becoming a licensed agent and a claims specialist. Lanae also is an advocate for cloth diapering and baby wearing. Through her website drybabies.org she offers information and sources offering cloth diapering to all women and families in need. With two boys and 3 girls ranging in ages from 18- 2 most of her time is spent traveling to ballet lessons, band practice, and cello lessons. Also, two of her children are special needs and require various appointments and therapy. When there is time left, she enjoys writing, sewing and cooking. She is currently finishing up her first novel with more already in the works. With a love for travel, Lanae and her family have been to 5 different Caribbean islands and 2 countries in South America. So, look to hear more about the organized chaos that is traveling with 5 kids.