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