Jerry Lawson: The Black Genius Who Built Gaming Jerry Lawson invented the first video game console with interchangeable cartridges in 1976. His innovation shaped Atari, Nintendo, Sega, and the entire multibillion-dollar gaming industry — yet his name is often erased. #HiddenHistory, #BlackHistory, #GamingHistory, #JerryLawson, #VideoGames, #DidYouKnow, #HistoryShorts Jerry Lawson gaming history, Black inventor video games, Fairchild Channel F cartridges, history of Nintendo Atari Sega, Black tec

Jerry Lawson, born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1940, was a pioneer in the video game industry whose contributions are often overlooked. Growing up, Lawson was inspired by his parents, who encouraged his love for electronics. By the time he was a teenager, Lawson had built his own ham radio station and was already deep into the world of technology. His early interest in electronics led him to pursue education at Queens College and City College of New York, though he never completed his degree. Laws