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Honoring notable African-American men and women who made history
How it began• Carter G. Woodson
wanted to pay tribute to inspirational African Americans from the past.
• He founded Negro History week in 1926 as part of his vision of developing a "history of the world void of national bias, race, hate, and religious prejudice."
• Can you name some famous Can you name some famous African Americans?African Americans?
• What were their What were their accomplishments?accomplishments?
Benjamin Banneker• Parents: Molly
Bannaky and Robert Banna Ka
• Born 11-09-1731 in Maryland
• Died 10-09-1806 in Maryland
• Mathematician
• Astronomer
• Clockmaker
• Publisher
• In 1753, Banneker carved and constructed a working wooden clock that kept accurate time and struck the hours for over 50 years.
• At the age of 58 he began studying astronomy and for five years published an almanac that was a best seller in Pennsylvania to Virginia.
• In 1791, Banneker was a technical assistant in the calculating and first-ever surveying of the Federal District, which is now Washington, D.C.
Accomplishments
Elijah McCoy• Parents: George and
Emillia McCoy
• Born: 05-02-1843 in Canada
• Died: 10-10-1929 in Detroit, MI
• Inventor
Accomplishments• Invented an automatic
lubricator to oil steam engines of locomotives and boats.
• In 1909 he had produced at least 57 patents—more than any other black person.
Garrett Morgan• Parents: Sydney and
Elizabeth Morgan
• Born: 03-04-1877 in Paris, Kentucky
• Died: 07-27-1963 in Cleveland, Ohio
• Business owner
• Inventor
Accomplishments• In 1909 invented first
hair straightener.
• In 1912 patented the safety hood which became known as a gas mask.
• In 1932 patented an automatic traffic signal which he sold to G.E. for $40,000.
Dr. Charles Drew• Parents: Richard and
Nora Drew• Born: 06-03-1904 in
Washington, D.C.• Died: 04-01-1950 in
Burlington, NC• Athlete• Teacher• Doctor• Pioneer in medical
field
Accomplishments• Discovered that
everyone has same type of plasma
• Developed technique for long-term storage of blood plasma
• Developed blood banks
• Set up first blood bank in England
Bill Pickett• Parents: Thomas
Jefferson and Mary Virginia Elizabeth (Gilbert) Pickett
• Born: 12-05-1870 at Jenks-Branch community, TX
• Died: 04-02-1932 at Ponca City, OK
• Cowboy• Rodeo star
Accomplishments• Invented the rodeo
event of bulldogging (steer wresting)
• 1905-1931 was one of the stars of the 101 Ranch Wild West Show
• He was the first black cowboy movie star.
• In 1972 was inducted into the National Rodeo Hall of Fame.
Matthew Henson• Parents: Lemuel and
Caroline Henson
• Born: 08-08-1866 in Maryland
• Died: 03-09-1955 in New York City, NY
• Adventurer
• Explorer
Accomplishments• Colleague of
Commander Robert H. Peary
• In 1909, was first to reach the North Pole
• In 1912 wrote “A Negro Explorer at the North Pole”
Jim Beckwourth
• Parents: Sir Jennings Beckwith and slave mother
• Born: a slave 04-06- 1798 in Virginia
• Died: 10-29-1866 in Denver, CO
• Blacksmith• Scout• Fur trapper• Gold miner• Pioneer of the West• Indian Chief
Accomplishments• In 1850 found passageway
through the Sierra Nevada mountains near Reno.
• In 1856 dictated and published his autobiography “The Life and Adventures of James P. Beckwourth”
• His adventures took him from the everglades of Florida to the Pacific Ocean and from southern Canada to northern Mexico
Phillis Wheatley• Parents: bought by
John and Susanna Wheatley in 1761
• Born: about 1753 in Gambia, Africa
• Died: 12-05-1784 in Boston, MA
• Servant
• Poet
Accomplishments• In 1744 became
the first African American to publish a book
• First African American woman to earn a living from writing
• First woman writer financed by a group of women
Dr. Rebecca Davis Lee Crumpler• Parents: Absolum
Davis and Matilda Webber
• Born: 02-08-1831 in Delaware
• Died: 08-09-1895 in Fairview, MA
• Doctor
Accomplishments• Completed her M.D.
in 1864 at the New England Female Medical College.
• In 1883 she published a medical book that gave advice to women on the health care of their families.
• Practiced medicine for over 30 years.
Hallie Quinn Brown• Parents:
• Born: 03-10-1849 in Pittsburgh, PA
• Died: 09-16-1949 in Wilberforce, OH
• Educator
• Lecturer
• Writer
• Activist
Accomplishments
• 1893-1903 professor at Wilberforce University
• Promoted the Colored Women’s League
• In 1899 she represented the U.S. at the International Congress of Women in London.
• Initiated the drive to preserve Frederick Douglass’ home
Madame C. J. Walker• Parents: Owen and
Minerva Breedlove• Born: 12-23-1867 in
Louisiana• Died: 05-25-1919 at
Irving-on-Hudson, New York
• Entrepreneur• Business owner • Philanthropist• Social activist
Accomplishments• Around 1905 she
developed a scalp conditioner and healing formula called Madam Walker’s Wonderful Hair Grower.
• She eventually had over 3,000 people working as sales agents.
• In 1910 she built a factory, hair and nail salon, and training school in Indianapolis.
Find out more about these accomplished African Americans
• Sarah E. Goode• Alexander Lucius Twilight• Joseph Rainey• Robert Rillieux• Hiram Revels• William Henry Hastie• Patricia Harris• Philip B. Downing• Eugene Jacques Bullard• Sgt. William H. Carney
• Thomas L. Jennings• Daniel Hale Williams• Guion Bluford• Alain L. Locke• Daniel A. Payne• Nat Love• Hattie McDaniel• Marian Anderson• Gordon Parks• Althea Gibson
SourcesSources• http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/i
nventors/mccoy.htm
• http://www.infoplease.com/spot/bhmfirsts.html
• http://www.blackhistorymonthlogo.com
• http://www.progress.org/banneker/bb.html
• http://en.wikipedia.org/
• http://womenshistory.about.com/
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