“Black Tech” is a part of a series of non-fiction children’s books designed to showcase the contributions that African Americans have made and are still making in the development of the United States and the world. Our children engage with technology daily and this book will highlight a few African American contributors in the technology space.

It is written for 6 to 8-year-olds or 1st to 3rd graders. Some of the people featured in “Black Tech” are:

Gladys West – GPS
Jesse Russell – Cell phone
Alexander Miles – Automatic Elevator Door Opener
Marie Van Brittan-Brown – Security Surveillance System
Garrett Morgan – Traffic Light
Frederick Jones – Truck Refrigeration
Shirley Jackson – Touch Tone Telephone, Fax Machine, Caller ID, Fiber Optic Cable

The beauty of this book is that the learning is so easy.  Even the most subtle aspect of the book is a learning.  For example the book cover. The eagle on the book cover has a significant meaning.  Ms. Merritt-Watson explained that the eagle on the cover symbolizes loyalty, devotion, freedom, truth, honor, the divine, hope, foresight, and spiritual awareness.

The eagle’s characteristics are the same traits we need for critical thinking and creativity. The inventors featured in this book possessed these traits, transferring their knowledge and experiences to great inventions we still use today.

Check out Theresa Merritt-Watson’s interview on “The Thought Brothers” podcast. 

Check out our interview with author Theresa Merritt-Watson and guest Co-Host Donna Gray-Banks to be inspired and learn more.

If you want to be a part of something significant and special, Synergy Training Solutions established a “Sponsorship” program with the goal of getting African American history into the hands of children and families. The first book in this series is “Black Tech, Black Leaders in Technology.” Your sponsorship of $13.95 plus shipping would purchase a book for a child, many of whom have limited access to books at home.  Click here to purchase the book and learn more about the sponsorship opportunities.

Ms. Merritt-Watson is available for interviews, book signings and readings, school lectures as well as book fairs.  For inquiries, contact Double XXposure – angelo@dxxnyc.com