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Tue, 07.12.1949

A Mobile Refrigeration Unit is Patented by a Black Man

On this date in 1949, one of the first mobile refrigeration units in the United States was patented by a Black man.  

Frederick M. Jones’ designs for mobile refrigeration units positively impacted many industries, his patent number was # 2475,841.

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these hips are big hips they need space to move around in. they don't fit into little petty places. these hips are free hips. they don't like to be... HOMAGE TO MY HIPS by Lucille Clifton
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