DID YOU KNOW? for July 1 – 14, 2025

Mary Davidson Kenner (May 17, 1912 – January 13, 2006) holds the record for the greatest number of patents (five) awarded a Black woman by the U.S. government. While she wasn’t formally recognized with awards for her inventions, her commonsense contributions helped pave the way for subsequent innovations. Learn more about Kenner and the practical products she designed here.