Sept. 12, 2025

The Original Mr. Ice Cream Man - Alfred L Cralle

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The Original Mr. Ice Cream Man - Alfred L Cralle

In this special Black History Moment episode, we shine a spotlight on the incredible Alfred L. Cralle, a true visionary whose invention, the ice cream scoop, fundamentally changed how we experience and enjoy this cherished dessert. Before Cralle's ingenious design, scooping ice cream was a cumbersome and often messy affair. His creation not only streamlined the process but also made ice cream more accessible to everyone, solidifying its place as a beloved treat. This episode is dedicated to honoring Alfred L. Cralle's significant and often overlooked contribution to both the world of culinary innovation and the rich tapestry of Black history, recognizing his remarkable impact on our daily lives and cultural heritage.

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What's going on back with another one All right,

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let's get into it today's black history moment

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goes out to Alfred L Crowley Alfred L Crowley

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was a black American inventor and businessman.

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He is best known for his invention of the ice

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cream school Crowley was born on the 4th of September

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1866 in Virginia. He never acquired a formal

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education beyond basic schooling as a child.

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He worked various odd jobs and devised an idea

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for his school, whilst working at a hotel in

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how much difficulty people were having serving

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ice cream with spoons and ladles alone However,

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he did not become famous or profit from his ice

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cream scoop. It spread so quickly that people

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never knew Crowley was the inventor. He was tragically

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killed during a car accident in 1920. So shout

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out to him and all these ice cream eaters out

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here. All those people that just like to get

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the tub and just try to hold on to it and use

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just a regular spoon to get down in there. I

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know you'd be struggling. It's a hard move to

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try to make. Guess what? Go get your scooping.

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It'll work out. And guess what? Somebody black

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invented it. Peace.