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Listen "Phillip Bell Downing: The Man Behind the Mailbox"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Once Upon A Time in Black History, Tamara Shiloh uncovers the story of Phillip Bell Downing — the African American inventor who transformed communication with his secure, weather-proof “street letter box.”
Discover how a simple idea from a determined postal worker in the 1890s made sending mail safer, more accessible, and more reliable for everyone. Downing’s invention still stands on street corners today, quietly shaping how we connect.
Tune in and be inspired by the brilliance behind the everyday blue mailbox.
#BlackHistory #OnceUponATimeInBlackHistory #PhillipDowning #BlackInventors
#AfricanAmericanHistory #STEMHeroes #HiddenFigures #HistoryPodcast #InnovationHistory #PostalServiceHistory #EverydayInventors #19thCenturyHistory
#UnsungHeroes #TamaraShiloh #EducationalPodcast
Discover how a simple idea from a determined postal worker in the 1890s made sending mail safer, more accessible, and more reliable for everyone. Downing’s invention still stands on street corners today, quietly shaping how we connect.
Tune in and be inspired by the brilliance behind the everyday blue mailbox.
#BlackHistory #OnceUponATimeInBlackHistory #PhillipDowning #BlackInventors
#AfricanAmericanHistory #STEMHeroes #HiddenFigures #HistoryPodcast #InnovationHistory #PostalServiceHistory #EverydayInventors #19thCenturyHistory
#UnsungHeroes #TamaraShiloh #EducationalPodcast
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