Ruby Nell Bridges Hall was the first African-American child to integrate New Orleans Public Schools at 6 years old in 1960. She was escorted into William Franz Elementary School by two federal agents. #AfricanAmericanHistory http://www.facebook.com/AfricanAmericans100
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Henry Highland Garnet
Good morning family and friends! Celebrating accomplishments of African-Americans, Henry Highland Garnet is the first African-American to speak before the House of Representatives. He is also one of the founders of American and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society. He was born on December 23, 1815, and passed-on on February 13, 1882. http://www.facebook.com/AfricanAmerican100
Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable
Celebrating accomplishments of African Americans. Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable founded the City of Chicago during the 1780s. Chicago is now the third largest City in the United States. He was born in Haiti in 1745 and died in St. Charles, Missouri, on August 28, 1818.
Journey 100 Years (Mark B's Perspective) 