The Black Man Who Designed the City of Washington DC 

Sorry but that’s not all. Pierre was fired because he wanted Washington DC to look like Paris. Large Blvs and Avenues. Washington disagreed with him. They use to go and meet under the K st bridge in the evening to discuss things. Back then they would use lanterns to light the dark Inn. They would have pints of beer while looking over the plans. After Pierre was fired they hired Banneker. Banneker took the plans and completed the city. There was one problem. The circles. Why sooo many circles. Oh well. He proceeded. Do you know why DC have random circles all over the place

You don’t know your history. Pierre was fired because he wasn’t paid. He went back to France. Died broke. Later his body was brought to the United States. He’s buried in Arlington Cemetery. He called Washington DC the city of DREAMS. Now he’s buried in Arlington in a dream like state over looking the city he called the city of dreams. This is why MLK speech was called I have a dream

It’s documented and this is one of many >> boundarystones.weta.org/2019/08/02/lenfants-guide-getting-fired

Pierre walks the halls of congress still looking for his money. You can hear him moan and groan at night. Knocking on doors asking for more popoyes chicken

@@BlackExcellist Good information. But not totally factual

Some just can’t accept it

Slave movies, aka brutality porn. When you say Hollywood, don't forget that it includes being fueled by the likes of the Black elites such as Oprah and Tyler Perry, who promote Hollywood's negative Black narratives on screen, who could but don't do better.

Right!! I was just telling my nine year old this!! He was one of the most brilliant men of our time. Plus they were a free family!!! Where the movie!!!

Reparations must include the de-colonization of information The truth must be allowed to be heard!!!

@@zhenshanren6249 Oneway return to Kanda is best for all humanity.

I also delivered a speech on Benjamin he was a extraordinary man.

@@ranauldogreer2711He was indeed.👍🏽

We don't know to ask...that is why it is good to tell us. I fell in love with Charles Drew (70s) because the teacher said, Find someone to do a report on. Her one caveat was, It cannot be MLK, or Malcolm X. That is how I learned about Charles Drew.

Benjamin Banneker also was known for making that Clock out of WOOD! He wrote a Farmer's Almanac each month that was widely circulated, and a great accomplishment for an African-American man at that time in history. It is believed that he inspired Benjamin Franklin's Almanac to be written as well.

..thanks for sharing 👍🏿

acting judiciously on knowledge is power.

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And if you tell this lie about Bannaker doing something he NEVER did long enough, fools like you will believe it. Bannaker would be ashamed of you.

Your family is supposed to be one of the richest families in the U.S. Makes no sense how blacks aren't paid for any of the patents of inventions whites make billions off of

heatermetz6576 Do you actually think Black Americans don't know their own history? It is you who don't know it. There would be no America had our ancestors not built it. There would be no access for anyone who has immigrated here had our people not fought for it and now because of our fight the same people work against us to lock us out. Black Americans know our history very well it is you who don't know. All the BUILDINGS in the cities in the SOUTH, NORTH and EAST COAST built in the antebellum period were built by Black Americans. All construction prior to the 1980's were done by Black Americans hands. Why do you think unfettered illegal Immigration was allowed and has been being dumped in Black Americans communities in the early 1900's, the 1950's and 60's, the 1980's until now! So when you say it's "remarkable", remarkable for who, those who are so filled with stereotypes they were raised with who just can't believe Black Americans been here and built this country? SMH As stated by the National Black Chamber of Commerce, one of the richest legacies of African decedents has been construction. From building the pyramids of Egypt to building cities like New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC, many African Americans were involved in construction during times of slavery. Celebrating Black History Month - COCOON | Remodeling Blog thecocoon.com thecocoon.com › Blo The Black Architects Who Built New Orleans Architectural Digest www.architecturaldigest.com › ... › ad Jul 27, 2021 - Two of the most prominent Black families responsible for designing, building, and developing these architectural gems were the Dollioles and the ...

Sorry you been banned in Florida. LOL. High 5.

Written in the beginning was never a part of our culture according to people of color. We had a oral tradition of passing down our history to the next generation. The creator spoke our people through visions and dreams. And of course through our conscience. Written was taught when the watchers taught corruption to mankind. According to the book of Enoch. And guess what the creator still deals with us in the same way.

CORRECTION: Black American man!! We’re no longer sharing our contributions, culture, lineage, history, achievements and ethnic identity with no one else!!

acting judiciously on knowledge is power

OMG I feel you. I thought Fred Astaire was greatest dancer then saw the Nicholas Brothers doing Flips into a perfect split where he was doing slides LOL.

It drives me mad to think what our true potential could have been if America followed through on the promises of the Reconstruction period or even the 40 acres and a mule. They literally do not want us to succeed and then complain about the results that institutional racism has had our culture, mentality, and American perspective.

@BlackExcellenceExcellist agreed family, but our people dropped the bag when they started to believe what these same white people said regarding their heritage. Calling them african and telling them they Come from distant land with a bunch of backwards people

​@@BlackExcellistThere should be a day dedicated to an individual historical Black Icon for Black History Month.

Seriously...where did you go to school. We were taught this in the 60/70 when I was a kid in school.

It's time a Black movie studio make this movie, not Hollywood. If Tyler Perry is serious, he could make it.

Why so they can caste an African or Caribbean to portray him on the big screen?

and pass it down through the generations

I agree power is in education.

Power from dead people but not from the Hebrew God who created them. Paganism was your people first religion

@@JoyceWilliams-zd8kh that would be the same power that was stolen or was killed for that "POWER" it's not worship but recognizing our abilities and having control of them is key we definitely are a people who have fell to baal

@@JoyceWilliams-zd8kh if we were the first man then everything was OURS 🌍

Glad it was helpful!

IF ONLY OUR YOUTH OF TODAY COULD REALIZE JUST HOW POWERFUL THEY COULD BE!

I’m so proud of our resilience and what we have been able to accomplish only 4 generations out of chattel slavery

For truth!!!

@@lynetteburnett4671 d euteronomy 7:6 King James Version 6 For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God: the Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.

Why are the greatest people on earth still carrying water on their heads despite the existence of canals and irrigation for more than 2000 years elsewhere?

CORRECTION: Black American man!! We’re no longer sharing our contributions, culture, lineage, history, achievements and ethnic identity with no one else!!

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Unfortunately, it probably isn't the case. A google search shows Augustus Pugin and Charles Barry as the architects of Big Ben.

I went to Banneker too class of 98👊🏾

Happy to help!

EYE too

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Thanks for watching!

200 years

500 years

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Thank you! Cheers!

Wow…I did not know that! Thanks for sharing that info!❤

The design was completed in 1859 by Edmund Beckett Denison. Benjamin Banner died in 1806.

Trump pissed...

He designed Big Ben or Elizabeth's Tower?? Man, I live for this kind of stuff, loving more about our great race!

Unfortunately it is probably not the case. A google search shows Augustus Pugin and Charles Barry as architects and it was named after Benjamin Hall, chief commissioner of works at the time of installation.

CORRECTION: Black American man!! We’re no longer sharing our contributions, culture, lineage, history, achievements and ethnic identity with no one else!!

Why u think, racism.

Who's 'they'? WE as Black people should make these films about our Ancestors, NOT our enemies. Maybe a good Black screenwriter can appeal to Tyler Perry to make a serious, historic film.

Because WE are supposed to, not them or they

To me it proves that HUMANS can BE amazing - when Obstacles (racism; enslavement, etc) are removed and replaced with Support, Strength, Love and Guidance .. Brother Benjamin was a Genius, a Polymath and an Amazing Human Being!

Peace & Blessings

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@BlackExcellenceExcellist But we managed to do it for decades before GPS was available!

You bet!

Do more research. L’Enfant was a clown that Washington fired because he simply was not a team player and was a disruptor. He was dismissed and took his plans with him and lived his last days in disgrace. History Writers revised our history to give him glory that he deserve one ounce of. ✊🏽

Will look into this 🙏🏽✊🏽

@@BlackExcellist Yes please he designed Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball‘s home on the celebrity side also buildings apartments in LA he has schools named after him in Southern California Be sure to shout a brother out lol Lamborghini Ace ♠️ Love Y’all ✊🏿

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