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The Real McCoy Exhibition

An Introduction to Black Inventors

Wednesday 16 October 2024, 10:00 at Sheffield Winter Garden

Free to View

Did you know that the three light traffic signal and the spark plug were created by Black inventors?  Probably not. The Real McCoy brings information and models of inventions by female and male inventors telling a long overdue and fascinating story.  This interactive exhibition is for all ages and showcases the rich heritage and great contribution made by Black Inventors whose  inventions have made our lives safer, easier, happier and more efficient.

The exhibition is part of the ‘Hidden Figures’ Project curated by Ruth McDonald

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Black Women Writers – Dorothy Koomson and Kit de Waal - In conversation with Christina Fonthes

12th Oct, 14:00

Millennium Gallery Read more and buy tickets

Black Women Writers – Dorothy Koomson and Kit de Waal - In conversation with Christina Fonthes

12th Oct, 14:00

Millennium Gallery Read more and buy tickets
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