The Black Inventions Museum has been celebrating and promoting the contributions of African and Indigenous descent to civilization for over 30 years. Our exhibits range from early innovations like the mounds to everyday essentials such as the hair brush, and even complex technologies like the Programmable TV Controller, demonstrating how these inventions enhance our daily lives. The Black Inventors and Scientists Museums, Inc. (BISM), a nonprofit corporation, is dedicated to creating a consortium of self-sustaining, permanent museums alongside state-of-the-art Technological and Agricultural Research Centers. This initiative not only highlights the historical contributions of People of Color but also aims to foster environments where scholars and enthusiasts can delve into our rich cultural heritage in the sciences.
Our mission includes several ambitious objectives to advance our educational and cultural outreach. The first phase of the BISM consortium involves identifying communities and organizations interested in developing permanent institutions that will serve a broad audience, including students, tourists, and researchers. These institutions will feature premiere museums equipped with educational research forums, historical archives, world-class dormitories, performing arts centers, and think tanks. By bringing together the finest minds from educational institutions and the creative arts, BISM seeks to establish national and global venues that promote the study of Black inventors and ancient sciences, expand research across diverse fields such as Technology and Wellness, and lay the groundwork for future scientific and entrepreneurial collaborations worldwide.
Muurs: The Original Humans delves into the heritage of the Muurs, acknowledged as the original inhabitants of Earth, rooted in the ancient teachings from the Washita (Ouachita) River Valley. This identity, long mislabeled by Western historians as "Ouachita Indians" or "West Indians," corrects the misconception that these people migrated from the Indian subcontinent. Instead, they are the descendants of Muu—earth's indigenous mound builders whose pre-Columbian civilizations spanned across the Americas, creating harmonious communities around significant earthworks. This connection extends globally, linking the Muurs to indigenous peoples across Eurasia, Africa, Australia, and the Pacific Islands, embodying a shared lineage and spiritual unity.
Our story, enriched by teachings that connect life's essentials like the words "morning" and "milk" back to Muu, reflects the fundamental essence of our existence and heritage. The name Muur appears in various forms across cultures and languages, from surnames like Moore to terms like Maroons and Mohawk, showcasing our widespread influence. Despite historical oversight, the legacy of the Muurs as foundational figures in human history is undeniable. As our ancient narratives slowly gain recognition, we affirm that everyone on the planet shares Muur-ish roots, hailing from the original men and women created in the valleys of our shared, ancient homeland, Mu.
Pyramids in America explores the extensive and often overlooked network of ancient earthworks and mounds that span across South, Central, and North America, highlighting the rich prehistoric cultures that once thrived, particularly in the Mississippi River Delta. These mounds, known to many as "Indian Mounds" or "Effigy Earthworks," are scattered across the continent, where they continue to serve as historical markers of sophisticated societies that once inhabited these lands. Sites like the Great Pyramid at Cahokia, known as Monks Mound, stand as one of the largest man-made earthen pyramids recognized in the United States, illustrating the grand scale and advanced engineering skills of its builders.
Among these monumental structures, the Grand Pyramid of Tuscaloosa, maintained by the University of Alabama along the Black Warrior River, and various significant sites like the Lake Jackson Mounds in Tallahassee, Florida, and the Great Bird Mound at Poverty Point in Louisiana, reflect the diversity and reach of these ancient constructions. Poverty Point, in particular, has gained international recognition as a World Heritage site, celebrating its complex octagonal terraces, immense mounds, and unique stone artifacts dating back to around 1600 B.C. This acknowledgment highlights the advanced agricultural and societal structures of the early, pre-pottery people who once thrived in the lower Mississippi Valley, underscoring a unified respect for these ancient civilizations encapsulated in the principle "One Love is Law."
HillTop Apiary is dedicated to enhancing the understanding and appreciation of honeybees, focusing on their crucial role in our food cycle and overall health. Our mission encompasses educating the community, promoting the use of honeybee products, and developing sustainable, chemical-free methods to protect bees from extinction threats. We are committed to ongoing research aimed at maintaining healthy beehives and combating Colony Collapse Disorder, an issue that poses a significant threat to bee populations globally.
Our educational offerings include "Beekeeping 101" — a hands-on class that introduces participants to the basics of beekeeping and provides a real-time educational experience. Additionally, we provide lectures and can schedule displays for special events to further spread knowledge about beekeeping. Our services also extend to practical aspects of bee management, such as honeybee swarm removals and colony extractions from buildings. HillTop Apiary emphasizes the natural preservation qualities of honey, which remains unspoiled without refrigeration due to its properties that prevent spoilage. We advocate for storing honey in warm conditions and offer tips on how to handle crystallized honey, ensuring our community understands and appreciates the natural purity of raw honey without additives. Through our efforts, we aim to foster a deeper connection between the community and the vital world of honeybees, underlining their essential role in pollinating a diverse array of plants and contributing to the biodiversity of our environment.