EPISODE · Jan 30, 2021 · 12 MIN
A Man of Science: The Life of Benjamin Banneker
from Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast · host Alycia
Very little is known about the first black inventor, scientist and part time surveyor, Benjamin Banneker. However, what is known is infinitely fascinating. This week, I discuss the life of Benjamin Banneker. From growing up on a tobacco farm in Maryland, to partaking in the survey of the newly established capital city, Banneker defied expectations and was one of the first Black Americans to publish a series of Almanacs. Learn all about the inventor this week on Civics & Coffee. Sources Used This Episode: The Life of Benjamin Banneker by Silvio A. BediniBenjamin Banneker, Astronomer [Video] by Biography. (YouTube)Benjamin Banneker The Inventor/Scientist/Astrologer/Almanac Author/Farmer! [Video] by Black Excellence & Abundance (YouTube)Support the show
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Very little is known about the first black inventor, scientist and part time surveyor, Benjamin Banneker. However, what is known is infinitely fascinating. This week, I discuss the life of Benjamin Banneker. From growing up on a tobacco farm in Maryland, to partaking in the survey of the newly established capital city, Banneker defied expectations and was one of the first Black Americans to publish a series of Almanacs. Learn all about the inventor this week on Civics & Coffee. Sour...
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