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As reported in the **Georgetown Weekly Ledger** March 12, 1791, when Banneker was 60, he was appointed, by President George Washington, to a three man team of surveyors headed by Major Andrew Ellicott, Joseph's cousin, to survey the future District of Columbia. Banneker, the paper said, was "an Ethiopian whose abilities as surveyor and astronomer already prove that Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson's concluding that that race of men were void of mental endowment was without foundation."

District of Columbia **Benjamin Banneker was born in Maryland on November 9, 1731. His father and grandfather were former slaves.** 1731-1806

When Banneker was 60, he was appointed, by President George Washington, to a three man team of surveyors headed by Major Andrew Ellicott, Joseph's cousin, to survey the future


 * __ Washington __****__ DC __****__ Black History Month __**

At the dawn of the 20th century, before the Harlem Renaissance, Washington was the social and cultural capital of Black America. From 1900 to 1920, it was this country's largest African American community. Anchored by [|Howard University] and federal government jobs, this community became a magnet for African American intellectuals and sent a stream of shining talents to the nation for generations. It developed a prosperous black middle class which forged a strong society of churches, newspapers, businesses and civic institutions. Its businesses were black owned and run; its buildings, designed, built and financed by blacks; its entertainment, by and for African Americans. This was a proud and elegant community that flourished despite, or perhaps even because, of Jim Crow, the oppressive segregation that forced blacks to create their own separate destiny. Source: http://www.pbs.org/ellingtonsdc/dcHistory.htm Unique among cities with a [|high percentage of African Americans], Washington has had a significant black population since the city's creation. As a result, Washington became both a center of African American culture and a center of civil rights movement. Since the city government was run by the [|federal government], black and white school teachers were paid at an equal scale as workers for the federal government. It was not until the [|administration] of President [|Woodrow Wilson], a [|southerner] who had numerous southerners in his [|cabinet] , that federal offices and workplaces were segregated, starting in 1913. [|[1]] This situation persisted for decades: the city was [|racially segregated] in certain facilities until the 1950s. Source: Wikipedia Cities with a black history theme: Simply the best destination for almost any theme, Washington DC is the seat of our government. It is rich with American history and therefore perfect for this theme. Popular attractions include the **Lincoln Memorial** because of President Lincoln’s role in emancipation and the memorial’s role in the pivotal march on Washington that culminated in the speech by Martin Luther King, Jr., //I have a dream//. Plans for a memorial in King’s honor are in the works and will add even more depth to DC black history tours. The **Frederick Douglas National Historic Site** is another must-see. Many other attractions round out the tour, including the **Museum** **of African Art****.**


 * Washington, DC, Black Heritage Tour Group ** [|Tour] highlights significant contributions made by African Americans in our nation and capital city. Visit Cedar Hill, home of Frederick Douglass, Anacostia Museum and Lincoln Park. View the Martin Luther King Library, the African Art Museum, Duke Ellington's home, Howard University and more.

When?Saturday, February 14th, from 12 pm to 4 pm. Where?Frederick Douglass National Historic Site is located at 1411 W Street, SE, in Washington, DC.
 * Celebrate Frederick Douglass's Birthday at Frederick Douglass National Historic Site **** Visit [|Frederick Douglass National History Site] and hear speakers, music and program broadcast from other National Park Service sites. **

When?The museum is open from Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm and on Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm. Where?The African American Civil Warm Memorial is located at 1200 U Street, NW, in Washington, DC, right across from Ben's Chilli Bowl.
 * African American Civil War Memorial ** [|The African American Civil War Memorial] is the nation's first and only national memorial to Colored Troops in the Civil War. Find pictures, newspaper articles and replicas of period clothing, uniforms and weaponry.

** Black History Private Van Tour Highlights ** Step off the van and visit: View from your van:
 * The Frederick Douglas Home - tour of home is Optional
 * Howard University
 * African American Civil War Museum Memorial
 * The Lincoln Memorial
 * The United States Capitol - picture stop
 * World War II Memorial
 * The White House - picture stop
 * Lincoln Park
 * Vietnam Veterans Memorial
 * Mary M Bethune Home - prominent educator, presidential advisor, and political
 * The Historic Comunities of Anacostia
 * The Historic Communities of Shaw
 * Metropolitan AME Church
 * Malcolm X Park - where Malcom X gave many of his speeches
 * Howard Theater - our country's first full-sized theater built for black audiences and entertainers.
 * Whitelaw Hotel - in its heyday, attracted the likes of Cab Calloway and Joe Louis and played host to debutante balls and many black tie occasions attended by Washington's black elite. See the renovation.
 * Smithsonian Museums


 * __Research Source:__**
 * __http://www.blackpast.org/?q=tree/Washington%2C+DC/Washington%2C+DC__**


 * __ Noted Black Washingtonians __** [|Pearl Bailey], singer [|Mary McLeod Bethune] , civil rights advocate [|Ed Brooke] , US Senator [|Louis N. Brown] , musician [|Sterling Brown] , poet [|Ralph Bunche] , UN Secretary [|Anna J. Cooper] , author and educator [|Benjamin O. Davis, Sr.] , US Army General [|Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.] , Four-Star US Air Force General [|Dr. Charles Drew] , developer of the blood bank [|Frederick Douglass] , aboitionist [|Paul Laurence Dunbar] , poet [|Billy Eckstein] , musician [|Henry Grant] , musician [|Frederick Gregory] , astronaut [|Charles H. Houston] , lawyer [|Langston Hughes] , poet [|Georgia Douglas Johnson] , writer [|Sam Lacy] , sports writer [|Alain Locke] , author [|Thurgood Marshall] , US Supreme Court Justice [|Robert H. McNeill] , photographer [|Jelly Roll Morton] , musician [|Oliver "Doc" Perry] , musician [|Hough Price] , President of the National Urban League [|Addison Scurlock] , photographer [|Dr. Billy Taylor] , musician [|Mary Church Terrell] , abolitionist [|Carter Woodson] , historian [|Davey Yarborough] , musician
 * __ Shaw Neighborhood Landmarks __** [|African American Civil War Memorial][|Armstrong Manual Training High School][|Ben's Chili Bowl][|Bohemian Caverns][|Dunbar High School][|Ellington Mural][|The Howard Theater][|Howard University][|Industrial Bank][|Lincoln Theater and Colonnade][|The Reeves Center][|Remembering U Street Sidewalk Exhibit][|Republic Gardens][|State of the Union][|True Reformers' Hall][|12th Street YMCA][|U Street/Cardozo Metro Station][|The Whitelaw Hotel]
 * This year’s Black History Month theme will focus on key cities in the United States and their importance to the African-American experience. Each group will serve as tour guides of their selected city and will focus on key areas of their city to present to the school: Politics, Arts, Music, History, Literature, Sports (just to name a few) **


 * __ Cities __**
 * New Orleans ****, Louisiana **
 * Washington ****, D.C. **
 * Detroit ****, Michigan **
 * Atlanta ****, Georgia **
 * Harlem ****, NY **
 * Chicago ****, Illinois **
 * Los Angeles ****, CA **


 * Each group will be expected to present their information in TWO ways: **


 * ** A gallery: this venue will allow each group to present different aspects of their city through: **
 * Murals **
 * Sculpture **
 * Paintings **
 * Dioramas **
 * Photography **
 * Collages **
 * Research posters **
 * Food **


 * ** A performance: this venue will allow each group to present different aspects of their city through: **
 * Skits **
 * Dance **
 * Music **
 * Singing/Rap **
 * Speech **
 * Poetry **
 * Storytelling **


 * Each group will have 10 minutes for their performance. **


 * Presentations will take place on Friday, February 17. We will be using the auditorium for the performances and the gym and library for the galleries. **


 * Students will tour through each space to learn more about each city. Each student will be given a city guide book where they will write at least 3 things they learned about each group’s city. **


 * __Rehearsal Schedule__ **
 * ** Wednesday, January 11 **
 * ** Friday, February 3 **
 * ** Wednesday, February 15 **


 * __ Friday, February 17 – Presentation Day Schedule __**
 * ** 8:00-8:30: Gallery set-up **


 * ** 8:30-10:00: City tours in Gym and Library **


 * ** 10:00-10:15: Transition to Auditorium **


 * ** 10:15-12:00: Performances (10 min. max for each group) **


 * ** 12:00-12:30: Lunch/Awards/Dismissal **


 * __ Nagle/Dean/Rebocho/Moses – Washington, D.C. __**
 * Daquiajah Baxter **
 * Camry Brown **
 * Cinita Enamorado **
 * Luis Mendoza **
 * Nii Pobee **
 * D’Andre Williams **
 * Jennifer Ariza **
 * Maria Barragan **
 * Giselle Becerra **
 * Daniela Cruz **
 * Davontae Foulks **
 * Ashley Prawl **
 * Jason Sandoval **
 * Alisia Reyes **
 * Aleah Robinson **
 * Mya Powell **
 * Kendes Hill **
 * Cami Blue **
 * Yazir Shohan **
 * Alexis Smith **
 * Koran McKelvy **
 * Kimberly Lopez **
 * Madelyn Quitana **
 * Mikhail Dean **

**Trailblazers** **Academy** **Black History** **City Guide Book** **Student Name:**


 * City #1**


 * **Politics**


 * **History**


 * **Arts**


 * **Music**


 * **Literature**


 * **Sports**


 * **Other**

1-11-12: The schedule will be:

7:30-7:50 – Breakfast/morning meeting

7:50- 8:15 – Homeroom/Community meeting **(Students should put all belongings in their lockers)**
8:20- HRs assemble in Cafeteria; students will sit at their HR tables and will be called off to meet with their Black History groups

8:30-10:30 – meet/rehearse with Black History Month groups

10:35 - meet back in cafeteria; students will sit at their HR tables

10:40- 11:00 – Advisory/lockers

11:00 – Dismissal

11:15 – Staff meeting in Library


 * Lincoln Memorial**



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Born: November 21, 1984 in Washington D.C. Years Active: 00's Genre: RAP

The self-proclaimed "Ambassador of Rap for the Capital," Wale (pronounced "wah-lay") was able to transcend his local sensation status and become a national rap contender using go-go-inspired hip-hop as the vehicle for his clever wordplay and music. Olubowale Victor Akintimehin was born in Washington, D.C. in 1984 to Nigerian immigrants who first arrived in America five years prior. Although the family moved to Maryland when the future rapper was ten years of age, Wale was mostly raised in suburban D.C. He attended both Robert Morris College and Virginia State University on football scholarships, eventually transferring a third time to Bowie State. The music bug had already bit him hard, though, and soon he quit college altogether to turn toward a recording career. []

