Benjamin Banneker Chapter of Blacks in Government

It's that time of year again!!! The Benjamin Banneker Chapter of Blacks in Government is announcing its annual Scholarship for seniors in High School in the D.M.V. area!!! Visit tinyurl.com/2z3cxsm4 for the application. If you would like more information, please contact us at [email protected]. Let's do things!!!

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History was made on the first night of . For the first time in history, two women sat behind the president during a Address.

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Commemorate and encourage the celebration of the vital role of women in our collective history.

FEW Latimer Chapter Thank you for the opportunity to have our chapter President Pia Scott speak during your “Meet the People” special guest series earlier today.

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We’re one of 54 BIG chapters located in the Washington, D.C., area. The chapter is named after a free African-American almanac author, astronomer, inventor, presidential advisor, and surveyor.

In 1791, was assigned to the Pierre L'Enfant team to survey Washington, D.C. He is considered to be the first African-American man of science.

Banneker said, “Never abandon your vision. Keep reaching to further your dreams.”

Learn more about him:
* Three Chief Facts About Benjamin Banneker, https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/three-things-know-about-astronomer-benjamin-bannekers-pioneering-career-180967136/
* Benjamin Banneker Park, https://www.nps.gov/places/000/benjamin-banneker-park.htm
* Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum, https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/recreation/countyparks/mostpopular/banneker/
* Another Benjamin Banneker Park, https://www.asla.org/guide/site.aspx?id=35776
* Banneker-Douglass Museum, https://bdmuseum.maryland.gov/history/

In recognition of Black History Month, we're hosting a virtual celebration featuring executive healthcare consultant and former presidential adviser Anton Gunn on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 1pm EST.

Each year the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) establishes the national Black History Month theme. This year’s theme is Black Health and Wellness.

Anton Gunn, our keynote speaker, will discuss how organizations can promote health and wellness and create a world-class workplace culture while building diverse, high-performing teams.

Former senior advisor to President Barack Obama, Harvard Fellow, and author of The Presidential Principles, Gunn helps leaders develop effective practices that inspire service and build a lasting impact. He is the world's leading authority on socially conscious leadership and nationally renowned healthcare executive.

Anton Gunn has been featured in TIME magazine, the Wall Street Journal, Inc. Magazine, BBC, NPR and on Good Morning America. Recently, he was named as one of the Ten Most Influential Minority Executives in Healthcare by Fierce Healthcare.

GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan will provide opening remarks. Other GSA speakers include:
* Anakia Walker, BBC-BIG Black History Committee Co-Chair
* Krystal Brumfield, Associate Administrator, Office of Government-wide Policy, Benjamin Banneker Chapter of Blacks In Government Executive Sponsor
* Exodie Roe, Associate Administrator, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
* Andrea M. O’Neal, Senior Advisor to the Administrator, Equity
* Madeline Caliendo, Benjamin Banneker Chapter of Blacks In Government Executive Sponsor
* Pia Scott, Benjamin Banneker Chapter of Blacks In Government President

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The 2021 Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for nomination to offices in the Benjamin Banneker Chapter for the term of January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024 (Two Year Term). The offices for election are: • President • Recording Secretary • Correspondence Secretary

You may self-nominate or nominate a member for office. To be nominated, you must be in good standing with the Benjamin Banneker Chapter, meet the qualifications of the position and consent to being nominated and sign the Officer Agreement and Release Form.

All nominees will need to provide written consent (via email) of your acceptance of the nomination by 4:30 p.m. on November 04, 2021. Elections will take place from November 29, 2021 – December 13, 2021, via electronic ballot by 12:00 p.m. EST.

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