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Mrs. Rita Brown<br />
Welcome to the 13th<br />
Annual Black History<br />
Program<br />
Mr. Patrick Charles, MS<br />
Founder<br />
Administrative<br />
Director
Ms. Bridgette McCloud,MS<br />
Ms. Ashley Garrison,MS<br />
Administrative Staff<br />
Enrichment<br />
Coordinator<br />
Curriculum<br />
Specialist
Mistress Of Ceremonies<br />
Dr. Atira Charles<br />
FAMU Assistant Professor of<br />
Management<br />
& CEO of The Charles Consulting<br />
Group, LLC<br />
Introduced by Rhilee Moore, Phase 4 student
Imani Cooper<br />
112 th Miss Florida Agricultural and<br />
Mechanical University<br />
Senior Biological Systems Engineering Major<br />
• Founder and Student Advisor for the FAMU Women Student Union<br />
• Member of the Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated<br />
• A member of Alpha Epsilon Honor Society<br />
• FAMU Volunteer Services Program Volunteer<br />
• 2017-<strong>2018</strong> White House HBCU All-Star Ambassador<br />
• RAA Middle School Study Buddies Mentor<br />
• 2017 Orientation Leader<br />
• Chair for the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)<br />
• The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers<br />
• FAMU Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)<br />
• Big Sister Little Sister Mentoring Program (BSLS)
Lift Every Voice and Sing<br />
by the students of Brownsville Preparatory Institute<br />
accompanied by the musical talents of Tabias Bryant Sr.
Eddie<br />
Oliver II<br />
as<br />
Benjamin<br />
Banneker<br />
Rhilee<br />
Moore<br />
as<br />
Maime<br />
Phipps<br />
Clark
Zi'Yon Smith as<br />
Madam CJ Walker<br />
Elton Patterson Jr. as<br />
Dr. Nathaniel<br />
Bronner<br />
Brooklyn Crump<br />
as Lisa Price<br />
Ethan Markland<br />
as George E.<br />
Johnson
Jaeden Jackson as Marc B. Auguste<br />
Jaxon Powell as Chris Gardner<br />
Brielle-Nicole Ottley as Carla Harris
Levi<br />
Woody<br />
as<br />
C.R.<br />
Patterson<br />
Grayson<br />
Pompey<br />
as<br />
Charlie<br />
Wiggins<br />
Tabias<br />
Bryant Jr<br />
as<br />
Leonard<br />
Miller<br />
Victor<br />
Gaines II<br />
as<br />
Homer B<br />
Roberts<br />
Jay<br />
Carmichael<br />
as<br />
Wendell<br />
Scott
Phase 3: Blacks in Astronomy<br />
Class Song : Planet Earth
Lorielle Green<br />
as<br />
Dr. Yvonne Darlene Cagle<br />
I AM Dr. Yvonne Darlene<br />
Cagle. I received a Bachelor<br />
of Arts in biochemistry from<br />
San Francisco State<br />
University and a doctorate<br />
in medicine from the<br />
University of Washington. in<br />
1985. You can find me and my<br />
research at Ames Research<br />
Center. I AM Dr. Yvonne<br />
Darlene Cagle.
Aryana Joaquin<br />
as<br />
Robyn N. Gordon<br />
I AM Robyn N. Gordon. I was<br />
the first African-American<br />
woman named into the Senior<br />
Executive Service at the<br />
Glenn Research Center.<br />
Recently I have been<br />
recognized for my<br />
trailblazing work, by<br />
receiving the Crain’s Women<br />
of Note Award. I am Robyn<br />
N. Gordon.
Lola Jackson<br />
as<br />
Olga D. Gonzalez Sanabria<br />
I AM Olga D. Gonzalez-<br />
Sanabria .I am an<br />
award-winning chemical<br />
engineer that was born<br />
in Puerto-Rico. I am<br />
currently serving as<br />
the Director of<br />
Engineering at Glenn<br />
Research Center. I<br />
manage over 400<br />
engineers. I AM Olga D.<br />
Gonzalez-Sanabria
Bailey McMillan<br />
as<br />
Stephanie Diana Wilson<br />
I AM Stephanie Diana Wilson,<br />
I am an American engineer and<br />
a NASA astronaut. I have<br />
flown three space shuttle<br />
missions and I am the second<br />
African-American woman to go<br />
into space. My 42 days in<br />
space are the most of ANY<br />
African American<br />
astronaut. I AM Stephanie<br />
Diana Wilson.
Madison Keaton<br />
as<br />
Dr. Mae C. Jemison<br />
I AM Dr. Mae C. Jemison, the<br />
first African-American woman<br />
to travel into space! I<br />
conducted experiments in life<br />
sciences, material sciences,<br />
and bone cell research on the<br />
space shuttle. I<br />
currently own my own company,<br />
The Jemison Group, for daily<br />
life. I paved the way for<br />
other women to study<br />
astrology. I am Dr. Mae C.<br />
Jemison.
Kathrine Toussaint<br />
as<br />
Christine Mann Darden<br />
I AM Christine Mann Darden. I<br />
am internationally known for<br />
my research in aerodynamics.<br />
My PhD in engineering at<br />
George Washington University,<br />
paved the way for others. At<br />
NASA my skills put me in a<br />
topic Senior Executive<br />
Service position clerk. I too<br />
am a hidden figure. I am<br />
Christine Mann Darden.
Cymeia Williams<br />
as<br />
Dr. Christyl C. Johnson<br />
I AM Dr. Christyl C. Johnson.<br />
I am NASA’s Assistant<br />
Associate Administrator and<br />
work White House detail for<br />
the Executive Director of<br />
National Science and<br />
Technology Council. My<br />
position is to work design,<br />
development and application<br />
of state-of-the-art advanced<br />
systems space flight research<br />
missions. I AM Dr. Christyl<br />
C. Johnson
Jeremiah Swanigan<br />
as<br />
Dr. Bernard Harris Jr.<br />
I AM Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr.<br />
Before I became NASA<br />
astronaut, I was<br />
a medical doctor. Because of<br />
my training, I was well suited<br />
to study the effects of space<br />
flight on human bodies. I<br />
served as a flight surgeon and<br />
scientist for NASA. After<br />
NASA, I became a professor<br />
of medicine and CEO for<br />
healthcare technologies. I AM<br />
Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr.
Alanah Cooper<br />
as<br />
Joan E. Higginbotham<br />
I AM Joan E. Higginbotham<br />
I was born in Chicago, IL.<br />
I graduated from Whitney<br />
M. Young Magnet High<br />
School and received<br />
a Bachelor of Science in<br />
electrical engineering. I<br />
am a trailblazing African<br />
American women, selected<br />
as a NASA astronaut in<br />
1996. I flew on NASA’s<br />
Flight STS-116 . I AM Joan<br />
E. Higginbotham.
Aliyah Bryant<br />
as<br />
Dr. Beth A. Brown<br />
I AM Dr. Beth A. Brown. I<br />
graduated from Howard<br />
University. The success of<br />
NASA is partly due to my<br />
scientific work and<br />
technical expertise. I am an<br />
astrophysicist who dreamed of<br />
studying the stars from early<br />
childhood. My legacy is the<br />
first black woman to receive<br />
a Ph.D. from the University<br />
of Michigan. I AM Dr. Beth<br />
A. Brown.
Malani Williams<br />
as<br />
Samantha Cristoforetti<br />
I AM Samantha Cristoforetti. I<br />
was born in Trentino, Italy. I<br />
am internationally known for my<br />
work with the European Space<br />
Agency. I spent 199 days on<br />
board the International Space<br />
Station as a Flight Engineer. I<br />
am a Captain in the Italian Air<br />
Force. I AM<br />
Samantha Cristoforetti
Nalo Hicks<br />
as<br />
Guion S. Bluford, Jr.<br />
I AM Guion S. Bluford, Jr. I AM<br />
the first African-American<br />
astronaut to fly into outer<br />
space. I have doctor of<br />
philosophy in<br />
aerospace engineering. I have had<br />
4 space flights and 144 combat<br />
missions in the U.S Air Force.<br />
Today you can find me now serving<br />
on the U.S. Space Foundation<br />
Board of Directors. I AM the<br />
distinguished honorable Dr. Guion<br />
S. Bluford, Jr
Phase 3 sings<br />
Planet Song
Laiyah Ottley<br />
as<br />
Dr. Patricia Bath<br />
I AM Dr. Patricia Bath. I was born on November<br />
4,1942. I graduated with honors from Howard<br />
University. I invented the Laser Faker Probe it was<br />
used during eye surgery to correct cataracts. Who<br />
am I Dr. Patricia Bath.
Jayce Patterson<br />
as<br />
Jerry Lawson<br />
I AM Jerry Lawson. I was born on December 1, 1940. I attended<br />
Queens College in New York. My work paved the way for games<br />
such as the Atatri , Nintendo, Xbox and Play Station. I was the first<br />
African American to invent the first cartridge-based home video<br />
game console system. Who am I? I AM Jerry Lawson.
Preston Oreste<br />
as<br />
Dr. James West<br />
I AM Dr. James West. I have a bachelor’s degree in<br />
physics. I invented an inexpensive device known as<br />
foil electret microphone. I AM Dr. James West.
King-Jahkei Lewis-Ball<br />
as<br />
Granville T. Wood<br />
I AM Granville T. Woods. I am the "Black Edison" .<br />
I invented the Railways Telegraphs<br />
communication to control the flow. Who am I? I<br />
am Granville T. Wood
Bryson Richardson<br />
as<br />
Thomas L. Jennings<br />
I AM Thomas L. Jennings. I was the first African American to<br />
hold a U. S. Patent. I invented a process called dry-scouring<br />
aka Dry-Cleaning. Who am I? I AM Thomas L. Jennings.
Tyneal Haywood<br />
as<br />
Mark E. Dean<br />
I AM Mark E. Dean. People remember me as an outstanding<br />
athlete and an extremely smart student. I was the top of my class<br />
at the University of Tennessee, where I studied engineering. My<br />
biggest achievement was inventing the color PC monitor and the<br />
first gigahertz chip. I am the first African American to receive the<br />
Black Engineer of the Year President’s Award. Who am I Mark E.<br />
Dean.
Kendyl Powell<br />
as<br />
Lewis Howard Latimer<br />
I AM Lewis Howard Latimer, an army veteran. I was creative<br />
growing up and enjoyed playing the flute and writing. In my<br />
spare time, I taught mechanical drawing and English. Because of<br />
me light bulbs burn for hours instead of minutes. Think of me<br />
every time you flip a switch. Who am I? I AM Lewis Howard<br />
Latimer.
Ansley Prophete<br />
as<br />
Joanna Nayer Hardin<br />
I AM Joanna Nayer Hardin. I was born in 1872. For my first job, I learned<br />
how to type at a fast speed. I was Director of Sales Operations for a radio<br />
station where I used a computer every day to book commercials. I<br />
became the first African American to invent the computer keyboard<br />
stand. Many people call me “The Computer Lady” or Harlem's “Computer<br />
Diva. Who am I? I AM Joanna Nayer Hardin.
Jayla Washington<br />
as<br />
Marie Brown<br />
I AM Marie Brown . I was born to make a change in society., I<br />
attended DeVry University, where I gained well-deserved<br />
recognition. I won an award from the National Scientists<br />
Committee and an interview with the New York Times. I’m the<br />
first African American to invent a closed-circuit television home<br />
security system. Who am I ? I AM Marie Brown.
Zoie Jones<br />
as<br />
Marjorie Joyner<br />
I AM the beautiful Marjorie Joyner and I became the first African American<br />
to graduate from A.B. Molar Beauty School. My beauty salon in South State<br />
Street in Chicago helped other women stay beautiful like me. I was the first<br />
African American business women to invent the “Permanent Waving<br />
Machine.” Who I am? I AM Marjorie Joyner
Ayana Standifer as the FUTURE<br />
I AM Ayana. I am the hope for the<br />
future.
Phase 1A sings<br />
Stronger by<br />
Will.I.Am
Mrs. Simmons<br />
Phase 2:<br />
Blacks in Agriculture<br />
Class song:<br />
Oops, Black History!
Lawson Woody<br />
as<br />
Booker T. Whatley<br />
I AM Booker T. Whatley. I was born and raised in Alabama<br />
and became a Tuskegee University professor. Many farmers<br />
thank me for my book: How To Make $100,000 Farming 25<br />
Acres. I examined efficient farming practices which allowed the<br />
small farmer to make the most of his/her farm while making a<br />
decent living. I want to be a guide for small farmers towards<br />
success and sustainability. I AM Booker T. Whatley.
Alaena Parramore<br />
as<br />
Leah Penniman<br />
I AM Leah Penniman, co-owner of Soul Fire Farm. I<br />
started a farm for social justice and equal farming<br />
rights. From the classroom to the farm to the<br />
boardroom, women in agriculture are helping to<br />
pave the way for a better future. I AM Leah Penniman
Edward Scott III<br />
as<br />
George Washington Carver<br />
I AM George Washington Carver. I am an agricultural<br />
scientist, inventor and educator at Tuskegee University. I<br />
sought to revitalize southern soil that had been stripped by<br />
cotton. Because of me poor farmers can grow rich crops. I<br />
AM George Washington Carver
I AM Dr. Maria Andrade. My research led to the<br />
introduction of nine drought-tolerant varieties of sweet<br />
potatoes to farmers in Mozambique. I educate farmers<br />
and consumers, about agriculture, nutrition, and health. I<br />
AM Dr. Maria Andrade.<br />
Logan Mutcherson<br />
as<br />
Maria Andrade
Jazlyn Duff<br />
as<br />
Breanna Holbert<br />
I am Breanna Holbert an agricultural education major. I became<br />
the first African-American woman to serve as president of the<br />
National Future Farmers of America! You can find me<br />
encouraging other little girls to become leaders. I am Breanna<br />
Holbert
Anton Elwood II<br />
as<br />
Llyod Hall<br />
I AM Lloyd Hall. I am an African American inventor with<br />
more than 100 patents. I improved meat curing products<br />
and preservatives used in food processing. I left behind a<br />
pioneer legacy in food chemistry and food health<br />
conditions. I AM Lloyd Hall.
Marc Betancourt<br />
as<br />
Norbert Rillieux<br />
I AM Norbert Rillieux- I discovered an energy<br />
efficient way of evaporating water. This invention<br />
was an important development in the growth of<br />
the sugar industry. I am Norbert Rillieux.
Ameer Alexander II<br />
as<br />
Joseph Lee<br />
I am Joseph Lee. I invented a machine that tears,<br />
crumbles and grinds bread into crumbs, so bread<br />
does not go to waste. I am<br />
Joseph Lee.
I AM Henry Blair. I was born a free man in 1807, I am<br />
the second African American to be issued a United<br />
States patent. Despite being unable to read and<br />
uneducated, I was a successful farmer who patented<br />
two inventions: a corn planter and a cotton planter. I<br />
AM Henry Blair.<br />
Achilies Alexander<br />
as<br />
Henry Blair
Xavier Mitchell<br />
as<br />
George Crum<br />
I AM George Crum. I worked as a chef in the summer of<br />
1853 when it hit me… I came up with an all-new way to<br />
prepare potatoes. I am the son of an African American<br />
father and a Native American mother and I invented<br />
potato chips. Who AM I? I AM George Crum
Cadden Watson<br />
as<br />
Willie M. “Bill Pickett”<br />
I AM Willie M. "Bill" Pickett. I was a cowboy, rodeo, Wild<br />
West show performer and actor. I was inducted into the<br />
Pro Rodeo. I AM WILLIE M. “Bill” PICKETT
Aaron McCloud<br />
as<br />
Percy Julian<br />
I AM Percy Lavon Julian. My research helped<br />
uncover new uses for chemicals found in<br />
Soybeans. I AM Percy Lavon Julian.
Demetrius Coley II<br />
as<br />
Frederick McKinley Jones<br />
I AM Frederick McKinley Jones. I was granted patents<br />
on more than 60 inventions. I invented one of the most<br />
important inventions to modern agriculture: the<br />
refrigerated truck. I AM Frederick McKinley Jones.
Augustus Mitchell Jr<br />
as<br />
Frederick Humphries<br />
When the dark clouds gather on the horizon. When thunder and<br />
lightning fill the sky, When fate is but a glint in the eye of a fallen<br />
Rattler, And hopes are lost friends, When the sinew of the chest<br />
grows weary, From those hard charging line backers, And the muscles<br />
and the legs grow tired, From those hard charging running backs.<br />
RATTLERS WILL STRIKE, AND STRIKE AND STRIKE AGAIN! I AM Dr.<br />
Frederick Stephen Humphries
Phase 2 sings<br />
Oops! Black<br />
History!
Ms. Norrman<br />
Phase 1: Blacks in Zoology<br />
Class Song: Black Scientist Change the Game
Gordon McLeod<br />
as<br />
David Wilcots<br />
I AM David Wilcots. I was born July 19, 1991 in<br />
Philadelphia. I’m a studious paleontologist. You can find my<br />
fossil discoveries in museums. I AM David Wilcots.
Jace Gallimore<br />
as<br />
John T. Leftwich<br />
I AM John T. Leftwich. I was born in<br />
1906. I AM America's first African<br />
American Geologist. I AM John T.<br />
Leftwich.
Judah Inwang<br />
as<br />
Cedric Walker<br />
I AM Cedric Walker. I am the founder and CEO of the<br />
UniverSooouuuuullllll (UniverSoul) Circus. I put a smile<br />
on your face with multicultural mix of talent to<br />
showcase. I AM Cedric Walker
Arianna Mathews<br />
as<br />
Roger Arliner Young<br />
I AM Roger Arliner Young. I was the first African<br />
American woman to receive a doctorate in<br />
zoology. I AM Roger Arliner Young.
Josiah Kelly<br />
as<br />
Charles Henry Turner<br />
I AM Charles Henry Turner. I am the first African<br />
American to earn a degree in zoology. I AM Charles<br />
Henry Turner.
Kenzley Bryant<br />
as<br />
Dr. Rudy Perry<br />
I AM Dr. Ruby Perry. I was born in Georgia.<br />
I am the first African American female<br />
board certified veterinary radiologist. I AM<br />
Dr. Ruby Perry.
Lincoln Reddick<br />
as<br />
Jane Hinton<br />
I AM Jane Hinton. I have a Ph.D. in Veterinary<br />
Medicine. I AM Jane Hinton.
Skyler Watkins<br />
as<br />
Dr. Debbye Turner<br />
I AM Dr. Debbye Turner. I was the first African American<br />
to become president of the Oregon branch of the<br />
American Association for laboratory Animal Science. I AM<br />
Dr. Debbye Turner.
Estelle Green<br />
as<br />
Dr. Paula Kahumbu<br />
I AM Dr. Paula Kahumbu. I am the CEO of<br />
Kenyan conservation NGO Wildlife Direct.<br />
I fight for animal rights. I AM Dr. Paula<br />
Kahumbu. SAVE THE ELEPHANTS!
Kysyn Upchurch<br />
as<br />
THE FUTURE<br />
KYSYN FUTURE HOPE
Phase 1 sings<br />
Black Scientist<br />
Change the<br />
Game
Brownsville Alumni Reflections<br />
Nyla Charles<br />
Taj Cole
Phase 3 sings<br />
Here On<br />
Planet Earth
Phase 4 sings<br />
Glory<br />
by<br />
John Legend & Common
Harold & Geraldine Respass<br />
Early Years Scholarship<br />
Taj Cole<br />
Age: 17<br />
School: Leon High School
Thank you PTO for your<br />
hard work, team work &<br />
dedication!
Closing Remarks<br />
Mr. Patrick Charles, MS (Director)<br />
&<br />
Mrs. Rita Brown (Founder)<br />
"I am blessed to work in a field that I am truly passionate<br />
about"<br />
Thank you, support staff!<br />
Ms. Leah Gray,<br />
Teacher’s Assistant<br />
Ms. Reilly Dougherty,<br />
Afterschool Coordinator