Black Innovators
This scientist developed over 300 uses for peanuts, including peanut butter.
Who is George Washington Carver?
This woman was the first Black person to open a school for African American girls in the US. The school is located in Florida and has her name.
Who is Mary McLeod Bethune?
He was the first Black man to play Major League Baseball.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This man delivered the "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
Known as the "King of Pop", he became one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Who is Michael Jackson?
He invented the automatic traffic signal and gas mask, which are crucial safety devices.
Who is Garrett Morgan?
This holiday, celebrated on June 19th, is the day in 1865 when slaves in Texas was told they were free. It's an important day because the Emancipation Proclamation had already been declared 2 years prior.
What is Juneteenth?
This basketball legend played for the Chicago Bulls and is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time.
Who is Michael Jordan?
He was the first Black president of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama
She wrote the famous poem "Still I Rise."
Who is Mya Angelou?
She was the first Black woman to become a self-made millionaire by creating a line of haircare products.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
This educator and activist was the first Black woman to become president of an American college, Spellman College, in 1881.
Who is Dr. Johnnetta Cole?
These sisters were considered two of the best tennis players for over 20 years. They have won three Olympic doubles gold medals together in Sydney 2000, Beijing 2008, and London 2012.
Who are Serena and Venus Williams?
Known as the "Moses of her people," she led many enslaved people to freedom.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This choreographer and dancer founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, blending African American culture with modern dance.
Who is Alvin Ailey?
Known as the "Father of Blood Banking," he developed techniques for blood storage and transfusions.
Who is Dr. Charles Drew?
She was the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in the U.S. in 1864.
Who is Rebecca Lee Crumpler?
He's known as a "Lightning Bolt." He is an 8 time Olympic gold medalist from Jamaica. His top speed was 27.8 miles per hour.
Who is Usain Bolt?
She was the first Black woman to travel into space in 1992.
Who is Dr. Mae Jemison
This actor and civil rights activist became the first Black person to win an Academy Award for Best Actor.
Who is Sidney Poitier?
She is a mathematician who helped NASA put astronauts into space.
Who is Katherine Johnson?
This educator was known as the "Father of Black History," and established Black History Week. Black History Week later became Black History Month.
Who is Dr. Carter Woodson?
She is one of the world's greatest gymnast. She has won 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals.
Who is Simone Biles?
This educator, author, and activist founded the Tuskegee Institute and promoted self-reliance for Black Americans.
Who is Booker T. Washington?
This jazz musician, known for his trumpet skills and gravelly voice, recorded What a Wonderful World.
Who is Louis Armstrong?