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Benjamin Banneker

November 9, 2017 by Ubuntu Biography Project

Benjamin Banneker was born on November 9, 1731 (to October 9, 1806). He was an important Colonial American scientist, mathematician, astronomer, inventor, and publisher. Benjamin Banneker was born in Baltimore County, Maryland to Mary Banneky, the biracial daughter of Molly Welsh and her former slave, Banneka. Little is known about Benjamin’s father, Robert, a first generation slave who had fled his owner. There are plenty of inconsistencies in the history of Benjamin Banneker, and many of these involve his ancestry. […]

Categories: All, Bannecker, Benjamin, November, November 09 • Tags: 1731, 1806, Benjamin Banneker, November 9, October 9, Ubuntu Biography Project

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Nona Hendryx

October 9, 2017 by Ubuntu Biography Project

Nona Hendryx was born on October 9, 1944. She is a celebrated American vocalist, record producer, songwriter, musician, children’s book author, and actress. Hendryx is best known as part of the hit trio Labelle. Her music has ranged from soul, funk, dance, and R&B to hard rock, art rock, gospel and world music. Nona Hendryx was born in Trenton, New Jersey; her heritage is West African on her mother’s side, Ethiopian and Native American on her father’s, “and some Scottish.” […]

Categories: All, Hendryx, Nona, October, October 09 • Tags: 1944, Nona Hendryx, October 9, Ubuntu Biography Project

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