Speakers in sequence (please help identify them) were:
* Marvin Pinkert, Executive Director, Center for the National Archives Experience
* Peggy C. Seats, Founder and CEO, Washington Interdependence Council
* ????, who offered a prayer service
* ????, a direct descendent of Banneker,
* Clayton LeBouef, actor and activist, who moderated the event,
* Dr. Kevin Marvel, executive officer of the American Astronomical Society, who presented a presentation on Banneker's astrophysical accomplishments,
* Tina Allen, Artist of Record for the Banneker Memorial,
* Ty Gray-El, poet, who offered a poetic tribute to Banneker,
* ????, a Benjamin Banneker reenactor,
* ????, a musician.
After the talks, Tina Allen and Peggy Seats unveiled the prototype.
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