Famous Inventions
In 1891, Philp Downing created this everyday item that holds mail
What is a mailbox?
Muhammad Ali is not only a social activist, but he's known for being the greatest heavyweight ___ of all time
What is a boxer?
He is most known for being a civil rights activists and for giving his "I have a Dream" speech
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
Known as the 'King of Pop', he was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. His career began as the lead singer of his family's Motown group, the Jackson 5.
Who is Michael Jackson?
From Maui to Black Adam, he has acted and voice acted for many years. He is also a professional wrestler, seasonal singer and businessman. Some know him by his ring name, the Rock
Who is Dwayne Johnson?
Garrett Morgan created this in 1923. It has three colored lights and tells us when to stop, slow down, and go.
What is a traffic light?
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Her refusal to give up a bus seat to a white man in Montgomery, Alabama sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Who is Rosa Parks?
Her newest Cowboy Carter album won her 3 Grammys at the 2025 Grammy awards
Who is Beyoncé?
Known for her talk show that last 25 years, she launched her OWN cable network. She is also in A Wrinkle in Time & The Color Purple
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
He created the Super Soaker and the Nerf Blaster
These tennis sisters have 30 grand slam titles and 8 gold medals between the two of them.
Who is Serena and Venus Willams
An American Civil Rights lawyer and jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1967 until 1991. He was the Supreme Court's first African-American justice
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
Lauded as the “Queen of Soul,” she was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987
Who is Aretha Franklin?
From portraying Jackie Robinson to being the Black Panther, this actor has left a lasting legacy
Who is Chadwick Boseman?
The first Black female doctor to receive a medical patent when she invented a laser cataract treatment device called a Laserphaco Probe in 1986.
Who is Patricia Bath?
He won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls and played in the NBA from 1984 to 2023.
Who is Michael Jordan?
A largely behind-the-scenes organizer whose career spanned more than five decades. She advised, supported, and mentored civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks
Who is Ella Josephine Baker?
Born a musical prodigy, he faced the adversity of going blind as an infant, signed with his first label at age 11, and went on to become one of the most dynamic and significant musicians of all time.
Who is Stevie Wonder?
Coming to America, Shrek, & Daddy Day Care are some movies that you can see this actor in. He had his breakthrough as a standup comic before gaining stardom for his film roles and is widely recognized as one of the greatest comedians of all time.
Who is Eddie Murphy?
Mary Van Brittan Brown created the first home security system in this year
What is 1966?
Known for being the greatest sprinter of all time. He is an eight-time Olympic gold medalist and the world record holder in the 100 metres, 200 metres, and 4 × 100 metres relay.
Who is Usain Bolt?
A co-founder and chairman of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), he led and helped organize many of the seminal moments in the Civil Rights movement, including the Freedom Rides, the 1963 March on Washington, and the Selma to Montgomery Marches.
Who is John Lewis?
He was a funk and soul singer and songwriter. He earned the nickname of the “Godfather of Soul. One of his most famous songs is “I Got You (I Feel Good)
Who is James Brown?
An Academy Award-winning American director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and author. His works include Malcom X, She's Gotta Have it, & Honor and Glory
Who is Spike Lee?