Benjamin Banneker: Early American Genius

Black History Month rolls on with a local DC story. Black history is American history but it’s also, and perhaps especially, DC history, as so much of our nation's capital was built by free and enslaved African Americans. 

 

Join Becca and Rebecca as we discuss Benjamin Banneker, astronomer, surveyor, and "correspondent" of Thomas Jefferson. Hear the truth behind the myths, why there are so many myths about him, and how very important Banneker is to the history of DC and legacy of abolitionism.

 

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If you are looking for more information, we found these resources to be helpful:

 

• Banneker for kids: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BO0uciH8pik
• White House Historical Association: https://www.whitehousehistory.org/benjamin-banneker
• Friends of Benjamin Banneker: https://friendsofbenjaminbanneker.com/history/benjamin-banneker-2/
• High school in the District of Columbia named for him: https://www.benjaminbanneker.org/m/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=261778&type=d

 

You’re Listening To: Rebecca Fachner and Rebecca Grawl

The Person Responsible for it Sounding Good: Dan King

Technical & Admin Work Done During Toddler Naptime: Canden Arciniega 

Intro/Outro Music: Well-Seasoned from Audio Hero