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Michelle Obama

Posted on January 14, 2009 by admin

Michelle Obama was born January 17, 1964. She is the wife of Barack Obama and will be the first African American to become the First Lady of the United States. She was born and grew up on the South Side … Continue reading →

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Barack Obama

Posted on January 7, 2009 by admin

Barack Obama was born August 4, 1961. He is the first African American to be elected President of the United States. This historic win made him the forty-fourth U.S. President. Obama worked as a community organizer and practiced as a … Continue reading →

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Benjamin Banneker (1761-1806)

Posted on December 24, 2008 by admin

Benjamin Banneker was born in Maryland on November 9, 1731. He is often known as the “First African American Scientist.” He built a working wooden clock that kept accurate time and struck the hours for over 50 years. Banneker studied … Continue reading →

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