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This champion player led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships from the mid - 80's to 90's, and is also well known for his Nike shoe line.
Who is Michael Jordan?
After leaving a famous trio this female singer went on to release her first solo album "Dangerously in Love," and is now a music powerhouse.
Who is Beyonce?
Famous Actor that played the character of John Wade Prentice - a prominent Black American that was to meet his in laws for the first time in this 1967 film "Guess who is coming to Dinner."
Who is Sidney Poitier?
Best known for his book "Roots" that was adapted to a made for TV mini-series in the 70's
Who is Alex Hayley?
At the age of six, she became the first black child to attend an all-white public William Frantz Elementary School. She and her mother were escorted by Federal Marshalls.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
He was the first black major league baseball player and MLD commentator who also contributed to the civil rights movement.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This lead singer's most famous performance took place in central park in which she sang "Ain't no Mountain High enough" in a torrential down pour.
Who is Dianna Ross?
Best known for roles in MIB and Independence Day, and former co-star of the fresh prince of Bel-Air
Who is Will Smith?
She became the first African American Woman to win a Pulitzer Prize with her book "The Color Purple".
Who is Alice Walker?
He gave his Iconic Speech "I have a dream" on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial Washington DC
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
One of five sisters, this individual won more Grand Slam Single (tennis) titles than any other woman or man during the open era.
Who is Serena Williams?
This late pop performer, a musical genius, performed in Superbowl XLI and it seemed to miraculously pour during his signature song.
Who was Prince?
This woman was the first black female lead to win best Actress for her portrayal of a struggling widow in Monsters' Ball.
Who is Halle Berry?
This famous black female was the author of "What I know for Sure." "What happened to you," and "Journey to Beloved."
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
This man was a proud advocate for black empowerment and the promotion of Islam. He adopted his name to symbolize the loss of his family's original African name during the days of slavery. His surname was "Little."
Who was Malcolm X
"You don't lose if you get knocked down, you lose if you stay down." was a famous phrase by this fighter who was the first to win the world heavyweight championship title on three separate occasions.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Alson knows as the "Godfather of Soul" this artist sang "Papa's got a brand new bag ," "Say it Loud - I'm black and proud and "I got you" (I Feel Good)
Who is James Brown?
This actor donned a purple light saber in Episode II Attack of the Clones and Episode III, Revenge of the Sith - making him the coolest Jedi.
Who is Samuel L Jackson?
This author is best known for works such as "Becoming," and "American Grown".
Who is Michelle Obama?
An American Activist and abolitionist she was an escaped slave that became on of the most famous "conductors" of the underground railroad
Who was Harriett Tubman?
This track and field athlete won 4 gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics challenging Hitler's Aryan supremacy and making a stand against racism.
Who is Jesse Owens?
This artist was known as the Queen of Soul - and you had better show her a little respect.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
In the romantic comedy "the Last Holiday" this actress plays an introverted saleswoman with a terminal illness that jets off to Europe to live on the slopes like a millioinaire..... She was also in Hairspray, Chicago, and Bessie.and the Secret Life Of Bees.
Who is Queen Latifah?
This poem was first publicly performed by 500 school children to celebrate President Abraham Lincolns birthday. Later it was dubbed the "Negro National Anthem".
What is Lift Every Voice and Sing?
This woman is the "grandmother of the movement" and played an integral ring in making Juneteenth a federal holiday. This began with her 1,400 mile walk from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington D.C in 2016.
Who is Opal Lee?