02.06.2004
SCE ACKNOWLEDGE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY AFRICAN AMERICANS IN ELECTRICITY AND MODERN TECHNOLOGY DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH

IRWINDALE, Calif., Feb. 6 2004— SCE CEO Al Fohrer (left) and SCE President Bob Foster (right) welcomed Former Speaker of the Assembly Herb Wesson and his wife, Fabian, at the “Connecting the Evolution of Electricity to Black History” a second annual event held at CTAC on Friday, February 6. Wesson delivered the keynote address, encouraging African Americans to always “aim high,” and have faith.

More than 200 invited business guests joined SCE in recognizing the contributions made by African American scientists, Otis Boykin, who invented an electrical device used in all guided missiles; Granville T. Woods, who patented 35 electrical and mechanical devices; Frederick M. Jones, who patented more than 60 inventions, including the first refrigeration for long-haul trucks; and Beulah L. Henry, nicknamed “The Lady Edison,” who patented 49 inventions, including a vacuum ice cream freezer. Guest also participated in interactive home and industrial demonstrations that featured energy-saving tips.

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