Fisk Jubilee Singers

Ella Sheppard

Ella Sheppard 1841- 1914. Pianist, arranger, and composer. Matriarch of the Fisk Jubilee Singers.

Giovanni’s Big-Eared Bat aka “Micronycteris giovanniae” named after poet Nikki Giovanni in honor of her writings.

Edmond Berger is credited with inventing an early spark plug on 2/2/1839. He did not get a patent on it.

Ed Bullins July 2, 1935- November 13, 2021. Playwright.

Jessica Watkins born 1988, first Black woman to join International Space Station Crew.

MC Lyte born 1970. First rapper to perform at Carnegie Hall.

Rastafarian religious movement based in Jamaica. Ethiopian origin.

Barbados Caribbean island. Capital, Bridgetown.

Guinea in West Africa. Capital is Conakry.