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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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.
Edward Bouchet
Dr. Edward Bouchet is the first African-American to earn a doctorate degree in the United States of America. He earned a doctorate degree in Physics in 1876 from Yale University. Dr. Bouchet is the first 20 Americans to earn a doctorate degree in Physics and the first six to earn a doctorate in Physics from Yale.
Journey 100 Years (Mark B's Perspective) 