The Forgotten Black Woman Inventor Who Changed the Lives of Women and People with Disabilities

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Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner
(1912-2006)


The Forgotten Black Woman Inventor Who Revolutionized Menstrual Pads

(article with audio)


 Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner had disabilities, including hearing loss and Multiple Sclerosis but despite these challenges, she became a prolific inventor, holding multiple patents for her innovations.


  •  Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner holds the most patents of any African American woman

  • She was part of a family of inventors. Her sister, Mildred Davidson Austin Smith, also held patents for household items 

  • Kenner was a self-taught inventor who did not have formal training in engineering or design

  • Despite her innovations, Kenner faced racial discrimination and sexism, which often delayed or prevented the commercial success of her products

  •  In addition to the sanitary belt, she held patents for a serving tray and pocket that connect to a walker, a toilet paper holder, and a back washer that could be mounted on the shower wall 

  • Many of her inventions did not receive public recognition or commercial success during her lifetime

  • Her inventions often aimed to improve the quality of life for people with health challenges, such as her walker attachment 



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