BPI 2018 update converted

Mrs. Rita Brown
Welcome to the 13th
Annual Black History
Program
Mr. Patrick Charles, MS
Founder
Administrative
Director

Ms. Bridgette McCloud,MS
Ms. Ashley Garrison,MS
Administrative Staff
Enrichment
Coordinator
Curriculum
Specialist

Mistress Of Ceremonies
Dr. Atira Charles
FAMU Assistant Professor of
Management
& CEO of The Charles Consulting
Group, LLC
Introduced by Rhilee Moore, Phase 4 student

Imani Cooper
112 th Miss Florida Agricultural and
Mechanical University
Senior Biological Systems Engineering Major
• Founder and Student Advisor for the FAMU Women Student Union
• Member of the Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
• A member of Alpha Epsilon Honor Society
• FAMU Volunteer Services Program Volunteer
• 2017-2018 White House HBCU All-Star Ambassador
• RAA Middle School Study Buddies Mentor
• 2017 Orientation Leader
• Chair for the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
• The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
• FAMU Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)
• Big Sister Little Sister Mentoring Program (BSLS)

Lift Every Voice and Sing
by the students of Brownsville Preparatory Institute
accompanied by the musical talents of Tabias Bryant Sr.

Eddie
Oliver II
as
Benjamin
Banneker
Rhilee
Moore
as
Maime
Phipps
Clark

Zi'Yon Smith as
Madam CJ Walker
Elton Patterson Jr. as
Dr. Nathaniel
Bronner
Brooklyn Crump
as Lisa Price
Ethan Markland
as George E.
Johnson

Jaeden Jackson as Marc B. Auguste
Jaxon Powell as Chris Gardner
Brielle-Nicole Ottley as Carla Harris

Levi
Woody
as
C.R.
Patterson
Grayson
Pompey
as
Charlie
Wiggins
Tabias
Bryant Jr
as
Leonard
Miller
Victor
Gaines II
as
Homer B
Roberts​
Jay
Carmichael
as
Wendell
Scott

Phase 3: Blacks in Astronomy
Class Song : Planet Earth

Lorielle Green
as
Dr. Yvonne Darlene Cagle
I AM Dr. Yvonne Darlene
Cagle. I received a Bachelor
of Arts in biochemistry from
San Francisco State
University and a doctorate
in medicine from the
University of Washington. in
1985. You can find me and my
research at Ames Research
Center. I AM Dr. Yvonne
Darlene Cagle.

Aryana Joaquin
as
Robyn N. Gordon
I AM Robyn N. Gordon. I was
the first African-American
woman named into the Senior
Executive Service at the
Glenn Research Center.
Recently I have been
recognized for my
trailblazing work, by
receiving the Crain’s Women
of Note Award. I am Robyn
N. Gordon.

Lola Jackson
as
Olga D. Gonzalez Sanabria
I AM Olga D. Gonzalez-
Sanabria .I am an
award-winning chemical
engineer that was born
in Puerto-Rico. I am
currently serving as
the Director of
Engineering at Glenn
Research Center. I
manage over 400
engineers. I AM Olga D.
Gonzalez-Sanabria

Bailey McMillan
as
Stephanie Diana Wilson
I AM Stephanie Diana Wilson,
I am an American engineer and
a NASA astronaut. I have
flown three space shuttle
missions and I am the second
African-American woman to go
into space. My 42 days in
space are the most of ANY
African American
astronaut. I AM Stephanie
Diana Wilson.

Madison Keaton
as
Dr. Mae C. Jemison
I AM Dr. Mae C. Jemison, the
first African-American woman
to travel into space! I
conducted experiments in life
sciences, material sciences,
and bone cell research on the
space shuttle. I
currently own my own company,
The Jemison Group, for daily
life. I paved the way for
other women to study
astrology. I am Dr. Mae C.
Jemison.

Kathrine Toussaint
as
Christine Mann Darden
I AM Christine Mann Darden. I
am internationally known for
my research in aerodynamics.
My PhD in engineering at
George Washington University,
paved the way for others. At
NASA my skills put me in a
topic Senior Executive
Service position clerk. I too
am a hidden figure. I am
Christine Mann Darden.

Cymeia Williams
as
Dr. Christyl C. Johnson
I AM Dr. Christyl C. Johnson.
I am NASA’s Assistant
Associate Administrator and
work White House detail for
the Executive Director of
National Science and
Technology Council. My
position is to work design,
development and application
of state-of-the-art advanced
systems space flight research
missions. I AM Dr. Christyl
C. Johnson

Jeremiah Swanigan
as
Dr. Bernard Harris Jr.
I AM Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr.
Before I became NASA
astronaut, I was
a medical doctor. Because of
my training, I was well suited
to study the effects of space
flight on human bodies. I
served as a flight surgeon and
scientist for NASA. After
NASA, I became a professor
of medicine and CEO for
healthcare technologies. I AM
Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr.

Alanah Cooper
as
Joan E. Higginbotham
I AM Joan E. Higginbotham
I was born in Chicago, IL.
I graduated from Whitney
M. Young Magnet High
School and received
a Bachelor of Science in
electrical engineering. I
am a trailblazing African
American women, selected
as a NASA astronaut in
1996. I flew on NASA’s
Flight STS-116 . I AM Joan
E. Higginbotham.

Aliyah Bryant
as
Dr. Beth A. Brown
I AM Dr. Beth A. Brown. I
graduated from Howard
University. The success of
NASA is partly due to my
scientific work and
technical expertise. I am an
astrophysicist who dreamed of
studying the stars from early
childhood. My legacy is the
first black woman to receive
a Ph.D. from the University
of Michigan. I AM Dr. Beth
A. Brown.

Malani Williams
as
Samantha Cristoforetti
I AM Samantha Cristoforetti. I
was born in Trentino, Italy. I
am internationally known for my
work with the European Space
Agency. I spent 199 days on
board the International Space
Station as a Flight Engineer. I
am a Captain in the Italian Air
Force. I AM
Samantha Cristoforetti

Nalo Hicks
as
Guion S. Bluford, Jr.
I AM Guion S. Bluford, Jr. I AM
the first African-American
astronaut to fly into outer
space. I have doctor of
philosophy in
aerospace engineering. I have had
4 space flights and 144 combat
missions in the U.S Air Force.
Today you can find me now serving
on the U.S. Space Foundation
Board of Directors. I AM the
distinguished honorable Dr. Guion
S. Bluford, Jr

Phase 3 sings
Planet Song

Laiyah Ottley
as
Dr. Patricia Bath
I AM Dr. Patricia Bath. I was born on November
4,1942. I graduated with honors from Howard
University. I invented the Laser Faker Probe it was
used during eye surgery to correct cataracts. Who
am I Dr. Patricia Bath.

Jayce Patterson
as
Jerry Lawson
I AM Jerry Lawson. I was born on December 1, 1940. I attended
Queens College in New York. My work paved the way for games
such as the Atatri , Nintendo, Xbox and Play Station. I was the first
African American to invent the first cartridge-based home video
game console system. Who am I? I AM Jerry Lawson.

Preston Oreste
as
Dr. James West
I AM Dr. James West. I have a bachelor’s degree in
physics. I invented an inexpensive device known as
foil electret microphone. I AM Dr. James West.

King-Jahkei Lewis-Ball
as
Granville T. Wood
I AM Granville T. Woods. I am the "Black Edison" .
I invented the Railways Telegraphs
communication to control the flow. Who am I? I
am Granville T. Wood

Bryson Richardson
as
Thomas L. Jennings
I AM Thomas L. Jennings. I was the first African American to
hold a U. S. Patent. I invented a process called dry-scouring
aka Dry-Cleaning. Who am I? I AM Thomas L. Jennings.

Tyneal Haywood
as
Mark E. Dean
I AM Mark E. Dean. People remember me as an outstanding
athlete and an extremely smart student. I was the top of my class
at the University of Tennessee, where I studied engineering. My
biggest achievement was inventing the color PC monitor and the
first gigahertz chip. I am the first African American to receive the
Black Engineer of the Year President’s Award. Who am I Mark E.
Dean.

Kendyl Powell
as
Lewis Howard Latimer
I AM Lewis Howard Latimer, an army veteran. I was creative
growing up and enjoyed playing the flute and writing. In my
spare time, I taught mechanical drawing and English. Because of
me light bulbs burn for hours instead of minutes. Think of me
every time you flip a switch. Who am I? I AM Lewis Howard
Latimer.

Ansley Prophete
as
Joanna Nayer Hardin
I AM Joanna Nayer Hardin. I was born in 1872. For my first job, I learned
how to type at a fast speed. I was Director of Sales Operations for a radio
station where I used a computer every day to book commercials. I
became the first African American to invent the computer keyboard
stand. Many people call me “The Computer Lady” or Harlem's “Computer
Diva. Who am I? I AM Joanna Nayer Hardin.

Jayla Washington
as
Marie Brown
I AM Marie Brown . I was born to make a change in society., I
attended DeVry University, where I gained well-deserved
recognition. I won an award from the National Scientists
Committee and an interview with the New York Times. I’m the
first African American to invent a closed-circuit television home
security system. Who am I ? I AM Marie Brown.

Zoie Jones
as
Marjorie Joyner
I AM the beautiful Marjorie Joyner and I became the first African American
to graduate from A.B. Molar Beauty School. My beauty salon in South State
Street in Chicago helped other women stay beautiful like me. I was the first
African American business women to invent the “Permanent Waving
Machine.” Who I am? I AM Marjorie Joyner

Ayana Standifer as the FUTURE
I AM Ayana. I am the hope for the
future.

Phase 1A sings
Stronger by
Will.I.Am

Mrs. Simmons
Phase 2:
Blacks in Agriculture
Class song:
Oops, Black History!

Lawson Woody
as
Booker T. Whatley
I AM Booker T. Whatley. I was born and raised in Alabama
and became a Tuskegee University professor. Many farmers
thank me for my book: How To Make $100,000 Farming 25
Acres. I examined efficient farming practices which allowed the
small farmer to make the most of his/her farm while making a
decent living. I want to be a guide for small farmers towards
success and sustainability. I AM Booker T. Whatley.

Alaena Parramore
as
Leah Penniman
I AM Leah Penniman, co-owner of Soul Fire Farm. I
started a farm for social justice and equal farming
rights. From the classroom to the farm to the
boardroom, women in agriculture are helping to
pave the way for a better future. I AM Leah Penniman

Edward Scott III
as
George Washington Carver
I AM George Washington Carver. I am an agricultural
scientist, inventor and educator at Tuskegee University. I
sought to revitalize southern soil that had been stripped by
cotton. Because of me poor farmers can grow rich crops. I
AM George Washington Carver

I AM Dr. Maria Andrade. My research led to the
introduction of nine drought-tolerant varieties of sweet
potatoes to farmers in Mozambique. I educate farmers
and consumers, about agriculture, nutrition, and health. I
AM Dr. Maria Andrade.
Logan Mutcherson
as
Maria Andrade

Jazlyn Duff
as
Breanna Holbert
I am Breanna Holbert an agricultural education major. I became
the first African-American woman to serve as president of the
National Future Farmers of America! You can find me
encouraging other little girls to become leaders. I am Breanna
Holbert

Anton Elwood II
as
Llyod Hall
I AM Lloyd Hall. I am an African American inventor with
more than 100 patents. I improved meat curing products
and preservatives used in food processing. I left behind a
pioneer legacy in food chemistry and food health
conditions. I AM Lloyd Hall.

Marc Betancourt
as
Norbert Rillieux
I AM Norbert Rillieux- I discovered an energy
efficient way of evaporating water. This invention
was an important development in the growth of
the sugar industry. I am Norbert Rillieux.

Ameer Alexander II
as
Joseph Lee
I am Joseph Lee. I invented a machine that tears,
crumbles and grinds bread into crumbs, so bread
does not go to waste. I am
Joseph Lee.

I AM Henry Blair. I was born a free man in 1807, I am
the second African American to be issued a United
States patent. Despite being unable to read and
uneducated, I was a successful farmer who patented
two inventions: a corn planter and a cotton planter. I
AM Henry Blair.
Achilies Alexander
as
Henry Blair

Xavier Mitchell
as
George Crum
I AM George Crum. I worked as a chef in the summer of
1853 when it hit me… I came up with an all-new way to
prepare potatoes. I am the son of an African American
father and a Native American mother and I invented
potato chips. Who AM I? I AM George Crum

Cadden Watson
as
Willie M. “Bill Pickett”
I AM Willie M. "Bill" Pickett. I was a cowboy, rodeo, Wild
West show performer and actor. I was inducted into the
Pro Rodeo. I AM WILLIE M. “Bill” PICKETT

Aaron McCloud
as
Percy Julian
I AM Percy Lavon Julian. My research helped
uncover new uses for chemicals found in
Soybeans. I AM Percy Lavon Julian.

Demetrius Coley II
as
Frederick McKinley Jones
I AM Frederick McKinley Jones. I was granted patents
on more than 60 inventions. I invented one of the most
important inventions to modern agriculture: the
refrigerated truck. I AM Frederick McKinley Jones.

Augustus Mitchell Jr
as
Frederick Humphries
When the dark clouds gather on the horizon. When thunder and
lightning fill the sky, When fate is but a glint in the eye of a fallen
Rattler, And hopes are lost friends, When the sinew of the chest
grows weary, From those hard charging line backers, And the muscles
and the legs grow tired, From those hard charging running backs.
RATTLERS WILL STRIKE, AND STRIKE AND STRIKE AGAIN! I AM Dr.
Frederick Stephen Humphries

Phase 2 sings
Oops! Black
History!

Ms. Norrman
Phase 1: Blacks in Zoology
Class Song: Black Scientist Change the Game

Gordon McLeod
as
David Wilcots
I AM David Wilcots. I was born July 19, 1991 in
Philadelphia. I’m a studious paleontologist. You can find my
fossil discoveries in museums. I AM David Wilcots.

Jace Gallimore
as
John T. Leftwich
I AM John T. Leftwich. I was born in
1906. I AM America's first African
American Geologist. I AM John T.
Leftwich.

Judah Inwang
as
Cedric Walker
I AM Cedric Walker. I am the founder and CEO of the
UniverSooouuuuullllll (UniverSoul) Circus. I put a smile
on your face with multicultural mix of talent to
showcase. I AM Cedric Walker

Arianna Mathews
as
Roger Arliner Young
I AM Roger Arliner Young. I was the first African
American woman to receive a doctorate in
zoology. I AM Roger Arliner Young.

Josiah Kelly
as
Charles Henry Turner
I AM Charles Henry Turner. I am the first African
American to earn a degree in zoology. I AM Charles
Henry Turner.

Kenzley Bryant
as
Dr. Rudy Perry
I AM Dr. Ruby Perry. I was born in Georgia.
I am the first African American female
board certified veterinary radiologist. I AM
Dr. Ruby Perry.

Lincoln Reddick
as
Jane Hinton
I AM Jane Hinton. I have a Ph.D. in Veterinary
Medicine. I AM Jane Hinton.

Skyler Watkins
as
Dr. Debbye Turner
I AM Dr. Debbye Turner. I was the first African American
to become president of the Oregon branch of the
American Association for laboratory Animal Science. I AM
Dr. Debbye Turner.

Estelle Green
as
Dr. Paula Kahumbu
I AM Dr. Paula Kahumbu. I am the CEO of
Kenyan conservation NGO Wildlife Direct.
I fight for animal rights. I AM Dr. Paula
Kahumbu. SAVE THE ELEPHANTS!

Kysyn Upchurch
as
THE FUTURE
KYSYN FUTURE HOPE

Phase 1 sings
Black Scientist
Change the
Game

Brownsville Alumni Reflections
Nyla Charles
Taj Cole

Phase 3 sings
Here On
Planet Earth

Phase 4 sings
Glory
by
John Legend & Common

Harold & Geraldine Respass
Early Years Scholarship
Taj Cole
Age: 17
School: Leon High School

Thank you PTO for your
hard work, team work &
dedication!

Closing Remarks
Mr. Patrick Charles, MS (Director)
&
Mrs. Rita Brown (Founder)
"I am blessed to work in a field that I am truly passionate
about"
Thank you, support staff!
Ms. Leah Gray,
Teacher’s Assistant
Ms. Reilly Dougherty,
Afterschool Coordinator