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#BlackHistoryEveryday | SPEAK is honored to highlight the ingenuity of Miriam E. Benjamin, a trailblazing inventor and the second African American woman to receive a patent. Her creation, the Gong and Signal Chair for hotels, revolutionized service by allowing patrons to quietly alert staff with the press of a button, a precursor to systems used in various service industries today. Benjamin's invention not only showcased her innovative spirit but also her dedication to improving efficiency and communication in public spaces. Her legacy as an inventor and pioneer serves as an inspiring example of how creativity and determination can lead to impactful advancements, paving the way for future generations of inventors. We choose to SPEAK black history #beyondFebruary with a commitment to spotlight one black individual daily from now throughout the end of March and then one weekly throughout the year, symbolizing the importance of acknowledging black history every day. Follow the hashtag #SPEAKblackhistory to read about some incredible individuals in the coming weeks and months. #MiriamEBenjamin #InnovativeInventor #GongAndSignalChair #ServiceRevolution #PatentHolder #EfficiencyImprovements #CommunicationInnovation #PioneeringSpirit #LegacyOfIngenuity #InventorPioneer #InspirationForInventors #CreativityAndDetermination #AdvancementsInTechnology #TrailblazerInInnovation #InnovativeLegacy #blackhistory365 #blackhistoryeveryday #ServiceIndustryInnovations #InventiveSpirit #DedicationToImprovement #InventorsOfChange #FutureGenerationsInspired #AdvancementsInCommunication

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