James West revolutionized science by co-inventing the electret microphone in 1962, a technology that made modern communications possible and is now found in 90% of microphones worldwide. As a trailblazing Black physicist, his mentorship, advocacy for diversity in STEM, and commitment to opening doors for underrepresented students embody excellence in Black America. 📚📕✊🏽 📙 Visit our Black History Book Store - https://rebrand.ly/FBBookShop #blackexcellist #blackhistory | Black ExcelList

In the 1960s and 1970s, microphone inventor Dr. James West led a Black Scientific Renaissance at Bell Labs that helped launch the careers of hundreds of successful Black scientists. Today, his daughter Ellington West carries on his legacy as CEO of a medical device and software company working at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence. “As the next generation, we really need to face this as our own renaissance,” says Ellington. See how she and her father are part of an inspiring movement to

The Black Inventor Behind 90% of All Microphones James West, an African American engineer at Bell Labs, co‑invented the electret microphone in the early 1960s — a technology that today accounts for about 90% of the world’s microphones. From phones to hearing aids to voice recording devices, his invention transformed how we capture sound. Yet most people have never heard his name. James West, African American inventor, electret microphone, microphone history, sound technology, Bell Labs, Black ex

Tiny mic. Massive impact. 🔊 James E. West co‑invented the electret microphone, technology still used in most microphones today. Honoring his innovation this Black History Month. ✨ #blackhistorymonth #blackinventors #electretmicrophone #powerindustry #innovation | Rocky Mountain Power

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