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Phillip Downing/Bernard Garrett- an inventor, receiving 5 patents. And a real estate entrepreneur

Everyday Black History: Afro Appreciation
Everyday Black History: Afro Appreciation
Episode • Apr 29, 2020 • 28m
Phillip Downing received 5 patents one of which is still in wide use today. Bernard Garrett was a successful real estate and banking entrepreneur who used white men as the “faces” for his companies while being the true owner. Check out the episode for more info.