The Reality Reports

The Forgotten Crisis That Shaped Modern America: The 1970s marked one of the darkest periods for America's inner cities. While suburban families enjoyed prosperity, urban neighborhoods faced complete collapse.  This decade witnessed the transformation of once thriving communities into symbols of urban decay that would define American cities for generations.

Have you ever stopped at a traffic light or seen firefighters wearing breathing equipment? If so, you have Garrett Morgan to thank.  This remarkable inventor created devices we still use today, overcoming huge obstacles along the way.