Benjamin Banneker was a brilliant, self-taught mathematician and astronomer who accomplished amazing things, including writing the first published almanac by a Black man. But even though he was born free, he lived during a time when most Black people in America were enslaved. This deeply troubled him, and he knew he had to speak out. In 1791, he bravely wrote a powerful letter to Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, calling him out for owning slaves while writing the Declaration of Independence. Dive into the inspiring true story of a man who used his mind and his voice to demand justice and equality. You will discover his incredible scientific achievements and read about the extraordinary correspondence between these two historical figures as they debated freedom and human rights.
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