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Granville T. Woods

Granville T. Woods


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It began one quiet autumn evening during November of 1996. At home, David Head was viewing the PBS documentary Transportation in America and he noticed the film made no mention of African American contributions. But as chairman of the Black History Committee for Transport Workers Union Local 100, he knew there was much to share. At that moment Head determined his new purpose in life would be to share the extraordinary life and legacy of Granville T. Woods.

After twelve years in pursuit of this goal, David Head has accomplished a great deal for his cause:

- Metropolitan Transportation Authority Sponsorship of 2004 Subway Centennial Granville T. Woods Commemorative Exhibit

- 4 million Granville T. Woods Commemorative Metro Cards (2 million in Spanish)

- 2009: Brooklyn Street renamed "Granville T. Woods Way"

- 2009: Figure 8, the world's first electric roller coaster created by Woods was inducted into the Coney Island Hall of Fame

- 2010: Transit News Telly Award for GTW documentary

- 2012: Granville T. Woods: African American Communication and Transportation Pioneer, an illustrated book for young readers, highlighting Woods' struggles and achievements, was published

With his many successes, and realizing the impact he could have on others, Head decided to pursue his goals within an educational framework as well by:

- Showcasing Woods' inspirational life and amazing innovative abilities

- Revealing the purpose behind teaching the life and accomplishments of Woods, and his significant contributions to our American Society

- Encouraging youth to cultivate their own talents, to stay in school and seek higher education, to discern their abilities and pursue them as Woods did

In the spirit of Granville T. Woods and his life of invention, Head is now spearheading a major effort to increase the participation of urban youth in the fields of science and technology. By integrating field trips and practical experience with his S.T.E.M. program classroom curriculum, youth will be motivated and guided in an innovative approach to comtemporary challenges. With this goal in mind, careers in science and technology will be encouraged and given direction.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781434978417
  • Publisher: Dorrance Publishing Co.
  • Publisher Imprint: Dorrance Publishing Co.
  • Height: 279 mm
  • No of Pages: 142
  • Spine Width: 13 mm
  • Weight: 788 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1434978419
  • Publisher Date: 12 Feb 2020
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: African American Communication and Transportation Pioneer
  • Width: 216 mm


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