Thomas L. Jennings was an African-American abolitionist, tailor, and dry cleaner who resided in New York City, New York. On March 3, 1821, Jennings became the first African-American to be granted a patent for his dry cleaning process known as dry scouring – which eventually transformed into modern day dry cleaning. During this era, slaves could not own the rights to their own inventions, as it was legally the property of their owner. Nevertheless, Jennings was a free man and therefore retained the rights of his invention. Jennings was a devout abolitionist who used the profits from his invention to free his family from slavery. He also used his money to further fund the abolitionist agenda. He served as assistant secretary of the First Annual Convention of the People of Color in addition to being the founder and president of the Legal Rights Association. Jennings died in 1856.
Thank You kind sir for this wonderful but unknown but important part of Our history.
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In turn I will recommend a book. The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo. This is the last one Black Ice: The Lost History of the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes, 1895-1925 [Paperback]
These are excellent books that I’m currently reading.
Another black history fact.
The Top 10 Black Snowboarders of ALL TIME
Excuse the title: http://blog.the-house.com/product-info/general/black-history-month-african-american-snowboarders/
Here is the link please pass the info on. Its sad some of our folks only reach for basketball and football. We will on be what we can see so. The info is out there.
Young brotha P.K. Subban NHL hockey
From Willie O Reed till now
Be Blessed I hope you find some enjoyment with the information I have shared.
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Hi, I would like to inform you that this image you are using is inaccurate and is indeed not Thomas L. Jennings. That is actually Paul Bogle, one of Jamaica’s national hero.
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