African American Inventors: Pioneers of Innovation

Elijah McCoy: The Real McCoy One of the most famous African American inventors is Elijah McCoy, who was born in 1844 in Colchester, Ontario, Canada. McCoy is known for his groundbreaking work in lubrication technology, which revolutionized the steam engine and other heavy machinery. His invention, the “automatic lubricator,” allowed machines to be lubricated without

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