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This article celebrates the significant contributions of ten African-American inventors whose ingenuity and perseverance have markedly influenced modern society. Among them are Lonnie Johnson, inventor of the Super Soaker, and Shirley Jackson, whose research facilitated telecommunications technologies like caller ID and fiber optics. It also recognizes pioneers like Madam C.J. Walker, who transformed the hair care industry, and Dr. Patricia Bath, whose innovations advanced eye care globally. These inventors exemplify the impactful legacy of African-American innovation in various fields.