Mary Kenner: The Inventor Who Changed Women’s Health 💡✨

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When we think about groundbreaking inventions, names like Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell often come to mind. But did you know that a Black woman named Mary Beatrice Kenner revolutionized personal care and hygiene products?

🔥 WHO WAS MARY KENNER?

Born in 1912, Mary Kenner was a brilliant inventor who defied racial and gender barriers to create products that improved everyday life. Despite facing discrimination, she secured five patents—more than any other Black woman in U.S. history at the time!

💡 Revolutionized menstrual products – Patented the sanitary belt in 1957, preventing leaks before the invention of disposable pads.
💡 Faced racial discrimination – Companies initially rejected her invention upon learning she was Black.
💡 Designed everyday essentials – Created a toilet paper holder, a shower back washer, and a walker attachment to help people with disabilities.
💡 Self-taught inventor – Never received formal engineering training but continued inventing throughout her life.

🔥 WHY MARY KENNER IS A LEGEND

🎯 Her inventions empowered women – The sanitary belt was a game-changer for menstrual care before modern pads and tampons.
⚖️ She never let racism stop her – Despite companies rejecting her, she pushed forward and left a lasting impact.
🌍 Made daily life easier – From hygiene to accessibility, her inventions helped countless people.
🏆 A Forgotten Genius – Like many Black inventors, her contributions were overlooked, but her legacy lives on!

Mary Kenner wasn’t just an inventor—she was a trailblazer whose creations changed lives, even if she didn’t get the credit she deserved.

💬 Had you heard of Mary Kenner before? Which of her inventions do you think was the most impactful? Let’s celebrate her legacy!

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