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Mixtape legend, Jaylen Hands, was showing he still got it at the Rico Hines Runs 👀

Born free in Maryland in 1731, Benjamin Banneker became one of the most remarkable Black intellectual figures of early America. With relatively little formal schooling, he developed a deep knowledge of mathematics and astronomy and became known for his ability to make complex calculations. As a young man, he even constructed a wooden striking clock after examining a pocket watch, reportedly keeping it operating for decades. His achievements were especially significant in a society where slavery remained widespread and opportunities for Black Americans to receive advanced education or gain recognition for scientific work were severely restricted. In 1791, Banneker joined the surveying team led by Major Andrew Ellicott, who had been appointed to survey the boundaries of the new federal district that would become Washington, D.C. Banneker's role involved astronomical observations and calculations that helped the surveyors establish accurate positions in the field. He worked with the team during the early stages of the project, making him a documented participant in the creation of the nation's new capital. A popular story later claimed that Banneker reconstructed Pierre L'Enfant's entire plan for Washington from memory after L'Enfant left the project, but historians have found no reliable evidence for that story. Banneker's genuine contribution as an astronomer and surveyor is impressive without adding that legend. Banneker became even more widely known through the almanacs he published during the 1790s, which contained astronomical calculations, weather information and other material useful to readers. In 1791, he also sent a copy of his work to Thomas Jefferson along with a remarkable letter challenging Jefferson to recognize the contradiction between America's declaration of human equality and the continued enslavement of Black people. Banneker directly confronted assumptions about Black intellectual inferiority using both his words and his own accomplishments as evidence. Benjamin Banneker died in 1806, but his life complicates any version of early American history that leaves Black scientists and intellectuals on the margins. He was calculating astronomical events, publishing scientific information and challenging one of the nation's most prominent political figures during the founding era itself. His story reminds us that Black achievement in American science did not suddenly appear generations later. It was already present while the United States was still being built. If you love our content and would like to support the page, you can buy us a coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/africanarchives or tap Link in Bio

LET'S WISH THIS LITTLE ANGEL A HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DRESSED IN HER BIRTHDAY REGALIA A'HO !

Forty wins into a Big Foe year 📈

Kobe is the ONLY player since 2000 to average 30+ PPG and make 1st Team All-Defense in the same season. He did it 3 times. 2003: 30 PPG and 1st Team All-Defense 2006: 35.4 PPG and 1st Team All-Defense 2007: 31.6 PPG and 1st Team All-Defense Built different…

Gotta watch dudes who are black and hate on Deion Sanders

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Coach Prime made sure Colorado cleaned Georgia Tech's locker room before leaving 👏 (via @DeionSanders)

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A 42-YEAR-OLD RECORD BROKEN‼️ Malachi Toney broke Miami's single-game receiving yards record set by Eddie Brown in 1984 and he did it in less than 3 quarters 🤯

🚨🚨#Rams Aaron Donald plans to fly to Australia with the team #Ramshouse

67 year old Kenneth Williams Sr was fatally shot last Friday in Gary by police officers and Lake County, Indiana sheriff’s deputies while working a security guard shift near City Hall. Our elder was a security guard for over 10 years and those cowards emptied their magazines, murdering him on his son’s birthday. Over 100 shots were fired. JUSTICE FOR KENNETH WILLIAMS SR!

Victoria Dillard is one of the most underrated actresses from the 90's. Face card CRAZY!! 🫶🏾

Awa Fam vs Germany: 17 PTS 4 RBS 3 BLK 2 STL 6-9 FG 3-4 3P Spain wins, 83-53! 🇪🇸✨

My Mind Is Beautiful My Heart Is Beautiful My Body Is Beautiful My Skin Is Beautiful My Thoughts Are Beautiful My Life Is Beautiful My Success Is Beautiful My Love Is Beautiful Affirmations For The Rest Of September✨️

MALI TAKE DOWN WORLD NUMBER 6 SPAIN 🔥🔥🔥 #FIBAWWC

Jayden Maiava had more TD passes than incompletions against Fresno State 😳

Shedeur Sanders was there for his father yesterday because his father was there for him before. Always has been that way, always will be.🔥⌚️⬆️

Coco Gauff ranks No. 5 on this year’s Highest-Paid Tennis Players list. The 22-year-old American entered the U.S. Open coming off runs to the semifinals at Wimbledon and the Canadian Open and a victory at the Cincinnati Open. Off the court, Gauff is sponsored by more than a dozen brands, and she served as an executive producer on two short documentaries for the Tennis Channel this summer. Check out the full list: forbes.com/sites/brettkni… 📸: Robert Prange via Getty Images

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More than just a season-opening win for Coach Prime 🥹