The Lost Histories of Black Inventors

The Lost Histories of Black Inventors

February 26, 2026 · 2h 40m · Episode 515

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The episode discusses the impact of racism and government on Black innovation and economic progress, highlighting figures like Walter Johnson and Uncle Nearest.

This week on #TheFriendZone, we close out the last week of Black History Month with a discussion around Mr. Walter Johnson AKA Mr. Tendernism, Uncle Nearest and the ways the Government, racism and violence have suppressed Black innovation and economic progress.

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