Sports
First garnered national attention as the top high school basketball player in the country. With his unique combination of size, athleticism and court vision, he became a four-time NBA MVP.
Lebron James
known for his contributions to the American civil rights movement in the 1960s. His most famous work is his "I Have a Dream" (1963) speech
MLK
Civil Rights activist, Author of many books. Changed the world by fighting for what she believed in. She never gave up and was positive.
George Washington Carver
"the first black woman millionaire in America" for her successful line of hair care products.
Madam C.J. Walker
Who was first?
First African American baseball player to play in the Major League. Broke the barriers - race
Jackie Robinson
lead slaves to freedom through Underground Railroad
Harriet Tubman
best known for creating the modern-day gas mask and traffic light.
Garrett Morgan
Talk show host, media executive, actress and one of the wealthiest Females living today
Oprah Winfrey
Who was second?
Snoop Dogg
American artistic gymnast, winner of 32 medals - (Olympics & World Championships)
Simone Biles
"the first lady of civil rights" and "the mother of the freedom movement". Sat in the front of the bus
Rosa Parks
Founded what is now Tuskegee University, Alabama
Booker T. Washington
American rapper, record producer, and fashion designer
Kanye West
Who was third?
50 Cent
became the first (and remains the only), African-American male tennis player, to win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon singles titles. Was World #1 player of his time
Arthur Ashe
father of the civil rights movement. He was an abolitionist, human rights and women's rights activist.
Frederick Douglass
He is known as the person who started Black History Month
Carter G. Woodson
American businessman, philanthropist, chemical engineer, and investor. He is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of private equity firm Vista Equity Partners.
Robert F. Smith
Who was fourth?
Mary G. Blige
Both a professional Golfer and Tennis player. One of the first Black athletes to cross the color line of international tennis. In 1956, she became the first African American to win a Grand Slam title (the French Championships).
Althea Gibson
Civil Rights activist, Author of many books. Changed the world by fighting for what she believed in. She never gave up and was positive.
Maya Angelou
His inventions include electrical resistors used in computing, missile guidance, and pacemakers.
Otis Boykin
He is chairman and founder of World Wide Technology, one of the largest African-American-owned businesses in America.
David Steward
Who was fifth and sixth?
Kendrick Lamar and Eminem