music
was an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his generation, he was known for his flamboyant, androgynous persona and wide vocal range, which included a far-reaching falsetto and high-pitched screams.
Prince
4 time MVP in the NBA
LeBron james
Producer, director, writer and actor
spike lee
Leader of the civil rights movement, minister and supporter of black nationalism.
Malcom X
First African American to receive a doctor of medical science degree from Columbia university
Charles Drew
was an American trumpeter and vocalist. He is among the most influential figures in jazz. His career spanned five decades and different eras in the history of jazz. Armstrong was born and raised in New Orleans
Louis armstrong
4th player to achieve 20,00 points, 10000 rebounds, 4000 assists.
Charles Barkley
known by his stage name The Fresh Prince, is an American actor, rapper, and film producer.
Will smith
known for the "i have a dream" speech
MLK
world famous chemist who made agricultural discoveries
George Washington carver
s an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. credited as a pioneer and influence by musicians across a range of genres that includes rhythm and blues, pop, soul, gospel, funk, and jazz.
Stevie wonder
competed in the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing where he won a gold medal and became the first African-American to hold or share a world record (4×100 Freestyle Relay) in swimming.
Cullen Jones
American actor and producer. One of the most widely recognized actors of his generation, the films in which he has appeared have collectively grossed over $27 billion worldwide, making him the highest-grossing actor of all time.
Samuel L. Jackson
"first lady of civil rights" sat at the front of the bus
rosa parks
made the gas mask and traffic light
Garrett morgan
American-born Swiss singer, songwriter and actress. Widely referred to as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll"
Tina turner
tallest point guard in league history. During his astonishing 13-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, he was a member of five championship teams, won the Most Valuable Player Award and the Finals MVP Award three times each and was a 12-time All-Star and a nine-time member of the All-NBA First Team.
Earvin “Magic” Johnson
American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and singer. He rose to fame on the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live, for which he was a regular cast member from 1980 to 1984
Eddie Murphy
father of the civil rights movement
fredrick douglas
first Africa American scientist
Bejinmen baneker
was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist who pioneered rock and roll.
Chuck berry
widely known for her statement-making colorful fingernails and flashy sense of style. This Olympic Gold medalist held the World Record for 100 and 200 meter races
Florence Griffith Joyner
American actor. After his breakthrough role as Tre Styles in Boyz n the Hood, he appeared in A Few Good Men, The Tuskegee Airmen, Outbreak, and Jerry Maguire, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Cuba Gooding Jr.
civil rights activist, author of many books
maya angelou
His inventions included an evaporative air conditioner, an improved process for manufacturing carbon filaments for light bulbs, and an improved toilet system for railroad cars.
Lewis Howard Latimer