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I have been in so many movies that I am sure your parents have seen too. My son is also a movie star. I have won two Academy Awards for the movies Glory and Training Day. I have been in TV series and movies, and I even acted on Broadway. I was born in Mount Vernon, New York, which is just north of the city. Who am I?
Denzel Washington
I was the 44th president of the United States, and the first African American to serve in the office. First I was elected to the presidency in 2008, and then I won a second term in 2012. Now I live the good life in Washington, DC with my lovely wife Michelle. Who am I?
Barack Obama
I escaped slavery to become a leading abolitionist. I led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom along the route of the Underground Railroad.Who am I?
Harriet Tubman
People consider me one of the greatest basketball players of all time. I am was born in Ohio in 1989. I am so proud of my own son who also currently plays in the NBA with me. We both play for the LA Lakers. Who am I?
Lebron James
This civil rights organization fights for racial equality in the United States. It was founded in 1909 by W. E. B. Du Bois, Ida B. Wells, and Mary White Ovington. It is the oldest civil rights organization in the country. Our initials stand for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Who am I?
NAACP
I was born in Kentucky in 1877. I am famous for inventing a form of today's gas mask and also an early form of the traffic light. Next time you are sitting in your car and stop at a traffic light, think of me. Who am I?
Garrett Morgan
My husband is JayZ. I have won many Grammy Awards from my music. I am originally from Houston Texas and now am getting back to my country roots in my music. I have 3 wonderful children. One of them performed with me recently and I was so proud. I have even performed at Super Bowl games. Who am I?
Beyonce
I am one of your state Senators for the state of Maryland. I attended University of Maryland and Duke University. I did a lot of work in Prince George's County before getting this new job. I am the first Black senator from Maryland. Who am I?
Angela Alsobrooks
I was a civil rights activist who refused to surrender her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. My defiance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott. We didn't ride the bus for an entire year in Montgomery, Alabama. Also Claudette Colvin refused to give her seat up even before I did. She was just a teen. But who am I?
Rosa Parks
We are Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, DeMeco Ryans of the Houston Texans, and Aaron Glenn of the New York Jets. Who are we?
Black head coaches of the NFL
This celebration began as “Negro History Week,” which was created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, a noted African American historian, scholar, educator and publisher. It became a month-long celebration in 1976. The month of February was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. What am I?
Black History Month
I was born in Mobile, Alabama in 1949. Growing up, I loved tinkering and repairing things like my father did around the house, skills that helped me later as an inventor. One day I was making some rocket fuel on top of the stove. It ignited and could have nearly burned the house down. I was okay. But later I invented the super soaker. I bet some of you have enjoyed my invention! Who am I?
Lonnie Johnson
"WAKANDA FOREVER!" Everyone loved my movie Black Panther. I was born in 1976 in South Carolina. I always loved acting, even before I went to college at Howard University. Sadly I became sick in 2016 but I continued to work. I passed away in 2020. Do you know that they named a building on the campus of Howard University, College of Fine Arts, after me? Who am I?
Chadwick Boseman
I am the governor of the fine state of Maryland. I live in Annapolis with my wonderful wife and beautiful children. My wife, Dawn Moore, is also the First African American First Lady of Maryland. Who am I?
Wes Moore
I was an American memoirist, popular poet, and civil rights activist. I wrote several 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. I was a good friend of Oprah Winfrey. I shared one of my poems at President Bill Clinton’s Inauguration. You may know the poem, Still I Rise. Who am I ?
Maya Angelou
I was born in Georgia in 1919. I broke the color barrier when I became the first Black athlete to play Major League Baseball after joining the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. A general Manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers named Branch Rickey took a chance on me after he saw me playing for the Negro Leagues and asked me to join the team. I also ran track and field. Who am I?
Jackie Robinson
I was born on September 14, 1970 in Washington, D.C. I am the first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. I was nominated by the President at the time, Mr. Joe Biden. You know that Supreme Court justices make really important decisions that affect large groups of people. I have two daughters and my husband is a wonderful doctor. Who am I?
Ketanji Brown Jackson
I was born around 1864 in Missouri, and my parents were slaves. I developed more than 300 uses for peanuts, from ink to hand lotion to cooking oil. Even President Theodore Roosevelt asked me for advice on agricultural matters. Imagine the President asking me for advice! Who am I?
George Washington Carver
I was born in 1901 in Missouri. I Too Sing America is one of my most famous poems. My poetry and fiction portrayed the lives of the working-class blacks in America. My writings included the struggle, joy, laughter, and music of my people. I spent a lot of time in Harlem New York City. For college I attended the HBCU, Lincoln University. Who am I?
Langston Hughes
Well I am not really a politician but I can fit in this category. I was born around 1723 · Framingham, MA, and I Died Mar 05, 1770 ·in Boston, MA. There is not a lot known about my previous life, but talk is that I was a runaway slave. However, most people remember me as being the first American to die at the Boston Massacre on March 5, 1770. I was fighting for our independence from England. Who am I?
Crispus Attucks
I was born on Sep 08, 1954 in Mississippi. I was always used to attending schools for black children. Segregation was already illegal in schools but some states were fighting that federal court order. I was six when I became the first African American child to integrate a white Southern elementary school. On November 14, 1960, I was escorted to class by my mother and U.S. marshals due to violent mobs. There are several books about me in your media center. Who am I?
Ruby Bridges
I am a ballet dancer and have also written many books about my life's journey. I was the first Black woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre in 2015. Who am I?
Misty Copeland
I know that many of you love math. Well I did too. I was born outside of Richmond, Virginia in 1930. I worked with several others on a project that became the GPS satellite system. GPS is used for location tracking, figuring out distances, making maps and more. Who am I?
Gladys West
I was born in Harlem, N.Y., and I developed an interest in science early in my life. The dates of my life were 1942- 2019. You may know some older people that have cataracts. I am famous for inventing the Laserphaco Probe, which helped doctors work with people who suffered from this condition. I was the first African American female doctor to secure a medical patent. The purpose of a patent is so that others can't steal your idea. Who am I?
Patricia Bath
I used to be a talk show host, media executive, actress and billionaire philanthropist. I am best known for being the host of my own, wildly popular program which aired for 25 seasons, from 1986 to 2011. In 2011, I launched my own TV network, also known as OWN. They have lots of entertaining shows for grownups to enjoy. Who am I?
Oprah Winfrey
I was born on October 20, 1964. I am an American politician and attorney who served as the 49th vice president of the United States from 2021 to 2025 under President Joe Biden. I am the first female, first African American, and first Asian American U.S. vice president, and the highest-ranking female and Asian American official in U.S. history. Who am I?
Kamala Harris
I was an American Baptist minister and activist, one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. I am best known for my famous "I have a dream" speech. You probably know a lot about me as I have a holiday dedicated to me every January. Who am I?
Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK)
I was born in 2004 in Florida and I really love the game of tennis. I began playing at age 6. Both of my parents were college athletes and encouraged me to excel in that sport. Currently, I have a career-high ranking of world No. 2 in singles and of world No. 1 in doubles by the World Tennis Association. Who am I?
Coco Gauff
We are institutions of higher education or colleges in the United States that were established before the Civil Rights Act of 1964. When blacks were not welcomed at other colleges we welcomed them with open arms. Most but not all of these institutions are located throughout the southeastern United States. Who are we?
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
I was born in 1856. I did a lot of work with the safety and railroads. I had over 60 patents during my lifetime, many of which improved the functioning of railroads. I invented a type of communication called the induction telegraph system. The system allowed moving trains to communicate, helping them avoid collisions and dangers on the tracks. Who am I?
Granville T. Woods