4th Quarter Recommended Reading

Born on Nov. 9, 1731, Benjamin Banneker was a mathematician, surveyor, inventor and an astronomer. Largely self-educated in astronomy and mathematics, Banneker was called upon to assist in the surveying of territory for the construction of the nation’s capital. He also became an active writer of almanacs and exchanged letters with Thomas Jefferson, politely challenging him to do what he could to ensure racial equality. Banneker died on October 9, 1806. To learn more about Benjamin Banneker, visit online resources compiled a digital reference specialist at the Library of Congress: https://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/banneker/index.html. View all posts by Benjamin Banneker Chapter (BBC) of Blacks in Government (BIG)