The Institute of Black Invention and Technology
Amherst, MA
www.tibit.biz  
 

The Institute of Black Invention & Technology is a 501(c)3 non-profit traveling museum. Its mission is to raise awareness of the achievements and contributions of Black inventors, innovators and scientists. The institute’s exhibit program includes the Black Inventors Showcase (more than 80 Black achievers), the Traveling Trunk designed for pre-school and school-age youngsters, and lectures.  

Carroll and Sandra Lamb founded the institute after viewing a similar museum from California at a Black exposition in Philadelphia. Although the Lambs considered themselves knowledgeable about Black history, they realized they knew little about Black inventors. The Lambs believe that more people, particularly children, need to be exposed to the genius of Black inventors. Through this exposure Black children will broaden their career options to include the scientific and entrepreneurial fields, and will realize that they have a richer history than is revealed in school text books.