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<p>Rhythm and Blues, commonly known as R&B or RnB, is a form of musical style that first emerged in the African-American community throughout the 1920s to the 1940sIt is a musical style born out of American slavery.  It has a close association with jazz music, taking on the same moody, melancholic style and beat of music but with more syncopation in the music and a strong bass backbeat.  There is a heavy emphasis on the lyrics in R&B, which are usually sensual in content.</p>  
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<p>An inventor is someone who creates a previously unknown device or processThe product or procedure is often considered transformative or revolutionary in its application, at times even changing the course of history.</p>
  
<p>R&B is considered the precursor to Rock & Roll, especially as developed by popular singers such as Elvis PresleyToday, it is also closely associated with Hip Hop music.</p>
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Most people consider inventions in the realm of science, and indeed many of the LGBTQ inventors on our list have been particularly active in the field of computer science.  Well known inventors are particularly prominent in medicine and engineering.  The profession is led by Great Britain's [[Sir Francis Bacon]] who is considered the father of modern science, though Italy's [[Leonardo Da Vinci]] preceded himHowever, there have also been great inventors in the areas of photography, fashion, and art forms.</p>
  
<p>The LGBTQ community has had a large presence in the R&B community from the beginningLesbians [[Ma Rainey]], [[Sister Rosetta Tharpe]], [[Gladys Bentley]] and [[Bessie Smith]] are considered to be some of the founders of this style of music. Their songs remain well known and popular today.  Earlier, lesbian singer [[Alberta Hunter]]'s 'Downhearted Blues' album was the best selling album of 1923 in America.</p>
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LGBTQ inventors have had a remarkable impact on societyThe process of invention involves a great degree of imagination and creativity, and the LGBTQ community is particularly exceptional with these talents.</p>
  
<p>There are many contemporary LGBTQ R&B singers that have had a great influence in the music world.  Great Britain's and Canada's [[Long John Baldry]] is known for nurturing and bringing such great musicians and groups such as [[Elton John]], the Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, and Paul McCartney to prominence.  Gay American singer [[Luther Vandross]] sold over 25 million records during his lifetime.   
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The list includes America's [[George Washington Carver]] who invented peanut butter, Great Britain's [[Alan Turing]] who invented the computer process and [[Sophie Wilson]] who invented video architecture, or Brazil's [[Alberto Santos-Dumont]] who invented various types of airplanesThere have been several prominent transgender inventors throughout history.</p>
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<p>We have identified many notable LGBTQ participants in the Rhythm & Blues community. To read more and see the complete list, click '''[[Rhythm & Blues and the LGBTQ Community|HERE]]'''</p>
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<p>We have identified many notable LGBTQ inventors from Brazil, Colombia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, and the United States. To read more and see the complete list, click '''[[LGBTQ Inventors|HERE]]'''</p>
  
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]

Revision as of 14:54, 1 June 2021

DID YOU KNOW?

LGBTQ Inventors

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An inventor is someone who creates a previously unknown device or process. The product or procedure is often considered transformative or revolutionary in its application, at times even changing the course of history.

Most people consider inventions in the realm of science, and indeed many of the LGBTQ inventors on our list have been particularly active in the field of computer science. Well known inventors are particularly prominent in medicine and engineering. The profession is led by Great Britain's Sir Francis Bacon who is considered the father of modern science, though Italy's Leonardo Da Vinci preceded him. However, there have also been great inventors in the areas of photography, fashion, and art forms.</p>

LGBTQ inventors have had a remarkable impact on society. The process of invention involves a great degree of imagination and creativity, and the LGBTQ community is particularly exceptional with these talents.</p>

The list includes America's George Washington Carver who invented peanut butter, Great Britain's Alan Turing who invented the computer process and Sophie Wilson who invented video architecture, or Brazil's Alberto Santos-Dumont who invented various types of airplanes. There have been several prominent transgender inventors throughout history.</p>

We have identified many notable LGBTQ inventors from Brazil, Colombia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, and the United States. To read more and see the complete list, click HERE

Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles See Here


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