LawrenceJohnson

Starting out as a tailor from New York City. First black man to have a patented invention. The patent was the dry-cleaning process which was issued in 1821. This topic interests me because this was a legacy for black culture. To be basically the first black person to invent something. That has got to be one of the greatest achievements for black people. He affected the world in numerous ways. His invention created dry cleaning stores which opened job opportunities. People also if they choose to may never have to wash clothes the same anymore. Stains that people weren’t able to get out before dry cleaning are now removable. If Thomas L. Jenninngs never exsisted a lot of people will be out of work and we would be set back as far as time go. People would have to throw away more clothes just for a stain.
 * __Thomas L. Jennings__** (1791-1859)