03-26-2019, 11:04 AM
The guy is clearly racist. Generic attacks on black lawmakers or celebrities is borderline (even if we know his intent), but using the N word and saying that slaves didn't have it as bad coal miners sets it over the top.
One of his signs was for "White History Month" and showcased inventors including Graham Bell and Edison. People pointed out that both Bell and Edison had the same man, Lewis Latimer, help them finalize their inventions and draft the patents for them. Latimer, best know for improving on Edison's lightbulb with the superior carbon filament, was a black man. He also was hired to help Maxim Hiram create the first fully automated machine gun.
The billboard owner doubted this since he "never learned about him in school", suggesting he must not have been important.
One of his signs was for "White History Month" and showcased inventors including Graham Bell and Edison. People pointed out that both Bell and Edison had the same man, Lewis Latimer, help them finalize their inventions and draft the patents for them. Latimer, best know for improving on Edison's lightbulb with the superior carbon filament, was a black man. He also was hired to help Maxim Hiram create the first fully automated machine gun.
The billboard owner doubted this since he "never learned about him in school", suggesting he must not have been important.
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