“Three-D glasses, house alarms and dry cleaning are just a small number of contributions Americans of African descent have contributed not only to American history, but world history,” said local author Casey Bell.
A resident of Little Egg Harbor, Bell has written American History: Americans of African Descent and eight other books in a children’s book series that celebrates Americans of all shades, colors, ethnic backgrounds and creed.
“Sharing innovative inventions, and business founders both male and female, this book series will have you shocked at…
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