Derek Minor is taking time throughout the month of February to encourage, motivate, and inspire with the stories of Black Americans who accomplished amazing things throughout history.
Today's story is about Lewis Latimer, who helped design a carbon filament for the lightbulb so it could function properly and with longevity. Check it out!
Edison made the light bulb but Lewis Latimer made it better! pic.twitter.com/Ezv6DSTxOx
— Derek Minor (@thederekminor) February 2, 2020