Garrett Morgan was an African American inventor and entrepreneur who made significant contributions to Black history. He was born on March 4, 1877, in Kentucky, and is best known for his invention of the safety hood, an early version of the gas mask that protected individuals from toxic fumes.

Morgan's safety hood gained widespread recognition during a heroic rescue in 1916, when he used his invention to save workers trapped in a tunnel beneath Lake Erie. This successful rescue helped to highlight the importance of his invention and led to increased demand for his products.

In addition to the safety hood, Morgan also invented the three-position traffic signal, which was an important innovation in road safety and traffic management. His traffic signal design included a cautionary warning to signal drivers to slow down before the signal turned red, a concept that is still used in modern traffic lights.

Garrett Morgan's inventions not only saved lives but also paved the way for advancements in workplace safety and transportation infrastructure. His contributions to Black history reflect his ingenuity and determination in overcoming racial barriers to achieve success in the fields of invention and entrepreneurship.