Activists
refused to surrender her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus
Who is Rosa Parks?
African American entrepreneur, philanthropist and a political and social activists. Considered the wealthiest African American Businesswoman and invented the world's first hair-straightening formula and/or the hot comb
Who is Madam C.J. Walker
he was an american professional baseball player who became the first African American to play in major league baseball in the Modern Era
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Born Feb 1st 1902, he began a career after moving from Missouri to New York City. he was the author of the poem "I, Too" which famously states...."Besides, They'll see how beautiful i am, and be ashamed- I too, am America."
Who is Langston Hughes?
was an american Muslim minister and human rights activists who was a popular figure during the civil rights movement his real name is
El-HAJJ MALIK EL-SHABAZZ
(has a movie titled his name)
Who is Malcolm X?
had a famous speech, was an American Christian minister who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the Civil Rights Movement
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
an american agricultural scientists and inventor. and is known for his work with peanuts
Who is George Washington Carver?
he was an american track and field athlete and four-time gold medalists in the 1936 Olympic games. He specialized in Sprints and the long jump. was recognized as perhaps "the greatest and most famous athlete in track and field history"
Who is Jesse Owens?
Born in West Africa and sold into slavery at the age of 7 or 8, was the first female African American to publish a book of poetry. Most known for her poem, "On Being Brought From Africa to America," which ends with, "Remember, Christians, Negros, black as Cain, May be refin'd and join th' angelic train"
Who is Phyllis Wheatley?
she is an American media executive, actress, talk show host, television producer and philanthropist
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
American abolitionist and political activists. She made a mission to rescue 70 enslaved people including family and friends.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
American inventor and patent draftsman for the light bulb and telephone
Who is Lewis Howard Latimer?
growing up he didn't know his father, his mother had him at 16 years old. He is an African American Basketball Player made the cover of sports illustrated as a high school junior, and was the first black man on the cover of vogue.
Who is Lebron James?
a novelist, short story writer, poet, and social activist, she is best known for her 1892 novel, "The Color Purple" She has won the National Book Award for hardcover fiction, and the Pulitzer Prize for fiction
Who is Alice Walker?
american poet, singer,memoirist, and civil rights activists. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years
Who is Maya Angelou?
American stand up comedian, actor, musician, and author, was found guilty on sexual assault charges
Who is Bill Cosby?
american inventor who obtained United States patent rights for her improvements to the ironing board. her ironing board was designed to improve the quality of ironing sleeves and the bodies of women's garments
Who is Sarah Boone?
Was nicknamed the Galveston Giant, was an american boxer who became the first African American world Heavyweight boxing Champion
Who is Jack Johnson?
Recently departed on August 5th, this beautiful author, most known for her movies "Beloved," Song of Solomon," and "Sula". She has been awarded many awards for her novels
Who is Toni Morrison?
he was an american social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. after escaping from slavery in Maryland, he became a national leader of the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts and New York gaining note for his oratory and incisive antislavery writings.
Who is Frederick Douglas?
African American who became widely known as the oldest surviving open lesbian and LGBT rights activists at the age of 101
Who is Ruth Ellis?
american inventor and engineer who holds more than 120 patents. he is the inventor of the Super Soaker water gun
Who is Lonnie Johnson?
He was an Professional Tennis Player who won three Grand Slam titles, he was the first black player selected to the United States Davis Cup team and the only black man to ever win the singles title at Wimbledon
Who is Arthur Ashe?
Screenwriter, playwright, musician, and novelist, this pultizer prize for drama winner is most known for her movies: Their eyes were watching God and The Great Debaters, and her play Venus
Who is Suzan-Lori Parks?
had an education at Harvard law school, he is an American attorney and politician and he wrote the book "Dreams from my Father"
Who is Barack Obama?