Black Women
The first woman to run for President of the United States.
Shierly Chisolm
Perhaps one of the best basketball players in history, this athlete has won 3 Olympic gold medals.
Lebron James
He was the first African American to win an Oscar for "Best Actor"
Sidney Poitier
The first Black American President
Barack Obama
This rap group caused an uproar when they proclaimed, "F*#% the police!"
N.W.A
She was the first female African American Ballet dancer.
Raven Wilkinson
The first African American pitcher to play in MLB.
Satchel Paige
Although an actress, she is best known for helping produce several famous black films and Broadway stage productions, some of which she also acted in.
Oprah Winfrey
He served in US Congress for over 30 years and fought for his civil rights by marching with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He often spoke about getting into "good trouble".
John Lewis
This Brooklyn born rapper is a veteran of the game who had to "brush the dirt off his shoulder" from many a scandal during his over 20 year career.
Jay-Z
She was the first Black billionaire in the US.
Oprah Winfrey
One of the most acomplished Black Quarterback in the NFL he has won the Super Bowl twice, back to back.
Mahomes
One of the most talented Black actors of our generation, he is best known for playing King T'Challa, the Black Panther.
Chadwick Boseman
Black civil rights activist and pastor who advocated for economic justice for all Americans
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This rap duo is known for putting the south and Atlanta on the map with their famous hits, "Rosa Parks" "Miss Jackson" and "Hey Yeah!"
Outkast
She was the first Black female ballerina to hold a lead dancer.
Misty Copland
An American former professional basketball player. She is currently the head coach for Triplets in the BIG3 professional basketball league, as well as a studio analyst for Orlando Magic. In 2002, she made history as the first player to dunk during a Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) game.
Lisa Leslie
One of the most respect and accomplished musicians of the last century, he has to overcome many obstacles in his career including breaking away from his label Motown Records and blindness. One of his most famous songs was written for his daughter after her birth.
Stevie Wonder
He has been labeled as a controversial and radical civil rights activist, but the truth is he and MLK agreed on a lot more than people believe. He is also known for having converted to the Nation of Islam, and changing his name.
Malcolm X
This famous west coast rapper got his rap name from a Peruvian Inca Empire King, and his mother was a member of the Black Panther Party.
Tupac
Her 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals make her the most decorated gymnast in history.
Simone Biles
Also known by his initials MJ, he is an American businessman and former professional basketball player. He played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) between 1984 and 2003, winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls.
Michael Jordan
A well-known actor who has been acting as a child and has been in many movies and shows. He is best known for his role as Killmonger in the movie “Black Panther” and Adonis Creed in “Creed”.
Michael B. Jordan
This preacher and carpenter fought against a racist society by killing his master and leading a slave rebellion that lasted 4 days.
Nat Turner
This female rapper was one of the first to make men in the industry recognize the talent and power of female artists in the rap genre. She called for "U.N.I.T.Y." among society.
Queen Latifa