Benjamin Banneker Chapter (BBC) of Blacks in Government (BIG)

Benjamin Banneker Chapter (BBC) of Blacks in Government (BIG)

We’re one of 54 BIG chapters located in the Washington, D.C., area. The chapter is named after a free African-American almanac author, astronomer, inventor, presidential advisor, and surveyor.

In 1791, #BenjaminBanneker was assigned to the Pierre L’Enfant team to survey Washington, D.C. He is considered to be the first African-American man of science.

Banneker said, “Never abandon your vision. Keep reaching to further your dreams.”

Learn more about him:

  • Three Chief Facts About Benjamin Banneker, https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/three-things-know-about-astronomer-benjamin-bannekers-pioneering-career-180967136/
  • Benjamin Banneker Park, https://www.nps.gov/places/000/benjamin-banneker-park.htm
  • Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum, https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/recreation/countyparks/mostpopular/banneker/
  • Another Benjamin Banneker Park, https://www.asla.org/guide/site.aspx?id=35776
  • Banneker-Douglass Museum, https://bdmuseum.maryland.gov/history/
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