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[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

On this day in 1806, Benjamin Banneker died.

In 1753, he created the first functioning clock in the U.S entirely out of wood, it was so advanced it kept accurate time for over 50 years.

During his funeral, all his belongings including the clock were destroyed in a mysterious house fire.

He also helped survey and design Washington D.C.

Benjamin Banneker. A Mathematician and astronomer who planned all the construction of the U.S. Capitol, in Washington D.C., Benjamin Banneker is known for The first African American To create a scientific book, an almanac published in 1791. Banneker’s book contained information on many subject including weather forecasting, ellipses, medicine and essays calling for the free education and the abolition of physical punishment of school children. President Jefferson sent copies of Banneker's almanac to the French commons and The British House of commons as a proud example of America's scientific and cultural accomplishments. Banneker is also credited with building the first Clock in assembled in the U.S.

Born in Maryland in 1731, Banneker was the son of an African American who freed himself. Banneker worked as a farmer while studying science in his spare time. After inventing his clock, he predicted the eclipse of the sun in 1789. In 1791 he was appointed by President Washington to assist surveyor Andrew Elliott and architect Pierre L'Enfant in planning the capitol building. After L'Enfant resigned and took his maps with him to France Banneker become responsible for completing the the white house. He’s credited with designing Washington DC in its ENTIRETY.

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[Historical Africa @historical_Afr]

Most of you don’t know who she is but she’s important. Her name is Latasha Harlins. In 1991, at the ripe age of 15, Latasha went to her local Korean owned food mart and never made it out. The store owner’s wife, Soon Ja Du, mistook her for trying to steaI a bottle of orange juice and a minor struggle ensued. Du grabbed Latasha and ended up getting pushed to the ground. Du then went and got her gun and pointed it at Latasha. Latasha bends down, picks up the orange juice, and places it on the counter. As Latasha had walked away to leave the store, Du shơt Latasha in the back of the head at a 3 foot distance, kiIIing her immediately. Du tried to claim self defense, but there were 2 eyewitnesses and the store’s security camera showed otherwise. The jury convicted Du and advised the judge to go with the maximum sentence of 16 years. Du walked away with 400 hours of community service, 5 years probation, and a $500 fine, as the judge said although Mrs. D acted inappropriately, her actions were justified. Judge Joyce Karlin states that Mrs. Du was the victim, Latasha is the criminal and would be standing in front of her for assault on a store clerk had she not died. The slaughter of Latasha Harlins is one of major factors in the initiating of the LA Riots. We only hear about Rodney King but she is the original #SayHerName. Tupac had an affinity for Latasha and has mentioned her name in several songs as well as dedicated the iconic song “Keep Ya Head Up” to Latasha. So today we say Latasha Harlins, you’re a pillar baby girl, whether they realize or not. And today, someone heard ya story❤️

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[Yaa Ford @FordYaa]

@oelma__ It was my second job actually.

[Black Journals @blackJournals01]

Four white men abducted a college student at gunpoint from a car outside a dance in 1959 and assaulted her.

Then something happened that had never happened in Florida: an all-white jury convicted all four of them.
Betty Jean Owens. Tallahassee.

She was a student at Florida A&M. Her three friends escaped and went straight to the police. Officers found the car and arrested the men that night — which was itself unusual.

The men confessed. And Betty Jean Owens did the thing the entire system was built to prevent: she testified, in open court, in front of them, and did not waver.

Florida A&M students shut the campus down and packed the courthouse every day of the trial.

All four were convicted and sentenced to life.
It was the first time in Florida's history that white men received life sentences for raping a Black woman.

She was 18 years old and she changed what was possible in that state by refusing to stay silent in a room full of men who assumed she would.

Betty's case was historic—but it also exposes how rarely Black women received that kind of justice for crimes committed against them.

We documented stories of Black Americans who faced violence, injustice, and crimes that went unanswered. Take a look: https://t.co/V6OJtayKnF

[Yaa Ford @FordYaa]

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[Yaa Ford @FordYaa]

@t_sadiity Work, smoking bud,writing my book, go to events, etc. I'm a loner stoner. I love it. My bff lives in NY. I visit often. And we talk on the phone alot. Other than that, solo dolo.

[King Roy @RoyIsThaTruth]

“Of course Black Lives Matter. Do we think our little white asses are the only ones that matter?”

- Dolly Parton

[Yaa Ford @FordYaa]

@lady_valor_07 So that relationship is over

[King Roy @RoyIsThaTruth]

Black Women don’t hang themselves from trees 💔

[Yaa Ford @FordYaa]

@Raindropsmedia1 She's doing right. I was raised like this

[Yaa Ford @FordYaa]

@__prettycookie @RoyIsThaTruth I love that ❤️. Thank you 😊.

[Yaa Ford @FordYaa]

@__prettycookie @RoyIsThaTruth Your passion for this subject is felt and it's great that you are a caring and involved educator. It's not the case in all school systems, especially in the 'hood' schools. Worse in some areas because it's a school to prison pipeline. Thank you for your service.

[Yaa Ford @FordYaa]

@__prettycookie @RoyIsThaTruth And based on your comment you are an educator. Your comment comes off defensive as if the original post offended you and/or the education system.

[Yaa Ford @FordYaa]

@__prettycookie @RoyIsThaTruth Who is y'all? I just asked questions for understanding from your perspective based on your comment.

[Yaa Ford @FordYaa]

@dianakpp And . ....

[Yaa Ford @FordYaa]

@__prettycookie @RoyIsThaTruth Why should children automatically be 'disciplined' for the workforce? Why is the current system designed for children to follow a school to college to work timeline?? Why not include entrepreneurship?

[Yaa Ford @FordYaa]

@PostingOften The 80's

[King Roy @RoyIsThaTruth]

He deserved to grow up and become a BLACK adult man but they took that away from him 😥