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First African American woman elected to the United States Congress
Who is Shirley Chisholm
First President born outside the contiguous United States.
Who is Barack Obama
Abolitionist, author, social reformer, and diplomat. After the civil war he became president of the Freedman's Savings Bank.
Who is Frederick Douglas?
He began singing with 4 of his older brothers and then he became famus for his moonwalk and thrilling dance moves.
Who is Michael Jackson?
After a long day at work this brave lady refused to give up her seat on the bus and started a movement.
Who is Rosa Parks?
World's most successful female entrepreneur of her time, and one of the most successful African Americans.
Who is Madame C.J. Walker
His music became closely associated with the movement toward Black political independence, prominet in America and several African and South American countries.
Who is Bob Marley?
Converted to traditional Islam during his pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia in 1964.
Who is Malcolm X?
This 6th time NBA Champion played for UNC and the Chicago Bulls. He used to own the Charlotte Hornets?
Who is Michael Jordan?
He was the first African American student at Iowa State and known for discovering many ways to use a peanut.
Who is George Washington Carver?
Pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement. She was dragged off the bus, handcuffed and taken to an adult jail.
Who is Claudette Colvin
American civil rights activist from Mississippi who was murdered by Byron De La Beckwith.
Who is Medgar Evers?
The leader of the Communist Party USA in the 1960s.
Who is Angela Davis?
This famous artist plays many instruments despite not being able to see the sheet music.
Who is Stevie Wonder?
This 6 year old was escorted to school by four federal marshals on her first day of school.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
First female bank president of any race to charter a bank in the United States
Who is Maggie Lena Walker
Nicknamed "the Prophet". He was a Christian preacher that traveled from plantation to plantation ministering to the so-called slaves about the Word of God.
Who is Nat Turner?
Political and social protest campaign against the policy of racial segregation within public transit system of MOntgomery, lasted 381 days.
What is the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
This 6-time Grammy award winner sang the National Anthem at the 1991 Super Bowl. She sang the popular song "I Wanna Dance With Somebody?"
Who is Whitney Houston?
This federal holiday is celebrated annually on June 19.
What is Juneteenth?
First woman of African American and Native American descent to hold a pilot license and first American to earn an international pilot's license.
Who is Bessie Coleman.
He was one of the first Black Cowboys and inspired a recent documentary.
Who is Bass Reeves?
One of the most successful Black economies in American history.
What is Black Wall Street?
He was the first African American player for the Brooklyn Dodgers and made it to 6 World Series.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
These are the 4 traditional colors of Black History Month.
What is red, green, yellow and black?