Benjamin Banneker

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Benjamin Banneker (Nov. 9, 1731 – Oct. 9, 1806) Banneker was an astronomer, mathematician and author who constructed America’s first functional clock. In the early days of the U.S., Banneker was a prominent abolitionist working with Thomas Jefferson on improving the lives of Black people in this nation. He was also one of the few … Continue reading "10 Black Scientists and Physicians Who Changed History With Their Groundbreaking Achievements"

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Peter Hill was the first known African American clockmaker, and the only Black clockmaker known to have worked in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. He was one of the few African American who opened a small business.

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Benjamin Banneker was a self-taught African American mathematician, astronomer, and inventor, known for his remarkable intellect and contributions to science and mathematics. Despite facing racial discrimination, Banneker's accomplishments, including his almanacs and work on surveying the nation's capital, underscore his enduring legacy as a pioneering figure in African American history and the advancement of knowledge.

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