Black History Women
Black History Men
Black History Athletes
Black History Artists
Black History Entertainers
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This woman's brave actions on a bus led the Montgomery Bus Boycott and made her an icon in the face of segregation
Rosa Parks
100
The 44th President of the United States, the first Black president in the history of the US
Barack Obama
100
Broke baseball's color barrier, playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers
Jackie Robinson
100
American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist who is also known as the "King of Pop." Hits include “Beat It,” “Thriller” “Billie Jean” and many more
Michael Jackson
100
The deceased actor known for playing Jackie Robinson in the movie “42” and T’Challa in “Black Panther”
Chadwick Boseman
200
After escaping slavery, this woman made 13 missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people, including her family and friends
Harriet Tubman
200
He helped organize many Civil Rights movement actions. The most famous being the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was then, on the stairs of the Lincoln Memorial, that he delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.
Martin Luther King Jr.
200
Went by "His Airness” and has one of the world’s most recognizable shoes brands
Michael Jordan
200
Houston, Texas (Alien) Superstar who just announced her next album “Act II,” but has a long list of massive hits like “Crazy in Love"
Beyonce
200
American actor, rapper and film producer whose films have grossed over $9.3 billion globally. Some of his credits include “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” “Men In Black” and “Aladdin”
Will Smith
300
She was the first African American first lady, and she focused on supporting military families and ending childhood obesity
Michelle Obama
300
A formerly enslaved man who became a prominent activist, author and public speaker. He became a leader in the abolitionist movement, which sought to end the practice of slavery.
Frederick Douglass
300
A kid from Akron who has competed in 10 NBA Finals (with eight consecutive appearances from 2011 to 2018), winning four NBA championships.
LeBron James
300
Rapper from Bed-Stuy with albums like The Blueprint, The Black Album, and 4:44. Also known as H.O.V.
Jay-Z
300
American actor, singer, and dancer who first gained fame for comedic roles on the Disney Channel and later transitioned to such serious parts in the HBO series "Euphoria" and the film "Dune".
Zendaya
400
She became the first Black American and Asian American women to be Vice President of the United States.
Kamala Harris
400
Social rights activist, politician and philanthropist who became South Africa’s first Black president from 1994 to 1999. Elected after time in prison for his anti-apartheid work. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.
Nelson Mandala
400
His four Olympic victories were a blow to Adolf Hitler’s intention to use the Games to demonstrate Aryan superiority.
Jesse Owens
400
Known in part for her massive collaborations, including “Empire State of Mind” and “My Boo,” which she performed at the 2024 Super Bowl.
Alicia Keys
400
Her work as an actress, director, producer, entrepreneur, TV personality, and philanthropist has landed her with an estimated net worth of $3.2 billion. This self made billionaire is the second richest African-American.
Oprah Winfrey
500
The first African American child to attend a whites-only school in Louisiana during the New Orleans school desegregation crisis
Ruby Bridges
500
He was an American Muslim minister and human rights activist who was a prominent figure during the civil rights movement. A spokesman for the Nation of Islam until 1964, he was a vocal advocate for Black empowerment and the promotion of Islam within the Black community.
Malcolm X
500
Widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, she played alongside her sister Venus for many years
Serena Williams
500
Jamaican reggae singer, guitarist, and songwriter, who is considered a global symbol of Jamaican music and culture and identity
Bob Marley
500
The second Black man to win a Best Actor Academy Award for his performance in "Training Day" in 2001. Some of his most notable films include "Glory," "Remember the Titans," "Philadelphia," "Malcolm X," "He Got Game," and "Fences," which he directed.
Denzel Washington
600
She was born with the name Malcolm Michaels Jr. and was the first self-identified drag queen in the U.S. She was one of the first openly gay liberation activists and a key figure in the Stonewall riots in 1969.
Marsha P. Johnson
600
Known as the "Father of Black History." He devoted his life to researching, publishing, and increasing public awareness of black history. He founded Negro History Week in 1926 and it's now known as Black History Month.
Carter G. Woodson
600
She’s the first female gymnast to win three World all-around titles in a row; the most decorated American gymnast with 32 total World and Olympic medals; and she’s won the most World Championship medals by a woman gymnast in history (25), including 19 gold.
Simone Biles
600
Seen as one of the biggest pop singers in history, the New Jersey-born star had hits including “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”
Whitney Houston
600
Influential actor who is one of 18 entertainers to win the EGOT, which includes an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Academy Award, and a Tony Award. Her big roles included “The Color Purple,” “Sister Act” and more.
Whoopi Goldberg
700
Despite being the first licensed Black pilot in the world, she wasn't recognized as a pioneer in aviation until after her death.
Bessie Coleman
700
In the 1970s, he would become a pioneering African American television producer and host, best known for creating and hosting the iconic music and dance television show “Soul Train.”
Don Cornelius
700
She became the first African American woman from any country to win an Olympic Gold Medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. She set the record for the high jump, leaping to 5 feet and 6 1/8 inches.
Alice Coachman
700
Helped shaped the sounds of the 1960s, which earned him the nicknames "Prince of Motown" and "Prince of Soul."
Marvin Gaye
700
Made history in 2015 when she became the first Black actress to win the Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for her role in "How to Get Away with Murder.
Viola Davis