Benjamin Banneker was an early and vocal advocate for the equality of people of African descent in our young nation, beliefs which he conveyed in a letter to Thomas Jefferson in 1791 and in his almanacs.

 

      "...it is the indispensible duty of those who maintain for themselves the rights of human               nature...to extend their power and influence to the relief of every part of the human race,         from whatever burthen or oppression they may unjustly labour under..."

 

                                                                                                                                                  --B. Banneker, August 19, 1791 

 

 

The BBF remains guided by Mr. Banneker's impactful words and stands in solidarity with those who continue the legacy of speaking out in the name of equality and justice for people of color in the US and beyond.