Benjamin Banneker is called “The first African-American man of science.” The Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum's Willa Banks talks about him and the "Stories in Textiles and Paper" exhibit.
Willa Banks
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Benjamin Banneker is called “The first African-American man of science.” The Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum's Willa Banks talks about him and the "Stories in Textiles and Paper" exhibit.