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Granville T. Woods
(23 Apr 1856 - 30 Jan 1910)
American inventor who has been called "the Black Edison" on account holding the most patents by an African-American in his era.
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Quotes by others about Granville T. Woods (1)
Mr. [Granville T.] Woods says that he has been frequently refused work because of the previous condition of his race, but he has had great determination and will and never despaired because of disappointments. He always carried his point by persistent efforts. He says the day is past when colored boys will be refused work only because of race prejudice. There are other causes. First, the boy has not the nerve to apply for work after being refused at two or three places. Second, the boy should have some knowledge of mechanics. The latter could be gained at technical schools, which should be founded for the purpose. And these schools must sooner or later be established, and thereby, we should be enabled to put into the hands of our boys and girls the actual means of livelihood.
From William J. Simmons, Men of Mark: Eminent, Progressive and Rising (1887), 108.
See also:
- 23 Apr - short biography, births, deaths and events on date of Woods's birth.
- Granville T. Woods - biography from Men of Mark (1887).
- Black Inventors in the Age of Segregation, by Rayvon Fouche. - book suggestion.
- Booklist for Black Inventors.
In science it often happens that scientists say, 'You know that's a really good argument; my position is mistaken,' and then they would actually change their minds and you never hear that old view from them again. They really do it. It doesn't happen as often as it should, because scientists are human and change is sometimes painful. But it happens every day. I cannot recall the last time something like that happened in politics or religion.
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