Musicians
Famous for his 'Moonwalk' and thrilling dance moves.
Who was Michael Jackson?
The first African-American and 44th President of the United States
Who is Barack Obama?
This six time NBA champion played for the Chicago Bulls, and starred in the original "Space Jam" movie
Who is Michael Jordan?
After a long day at work, this brave lady refused to give up her seat on the bus.
Who was Rosa Parks?
Known for risking her life as a “conductor” in the Underground Railroad.
Who was Harriet Tubman?
Known for his unique blend of rap, hip hop and reggae, he is from Long Beach, CA. His mother thought he looked like a character in the Peanuts comics and the nickname stuck.
Who is Snoop Dogg?
She was the first Black female Vice-President of the United States
Who is Kamala Harris?
She lost use of her left leg at age four, and at age 16 she won 3 Gold medals in Track and Field during a single Olympic Games. Considered the fastest woman in the world in the 1960s
Who is Wilma Rudolph?
This six year old girl was escorted to school by four federal marshals on her first day of school.
Who was Ruby Bridges?
She became the first American slave, the first person of African descent, and only the third colonial American woman to have her work published.
Who was Phyllis Wheatley?
A world renowned rapper, she has become an advocate and an activist demanding respect for Black women. Her rap name is a nickname she was called in high school and references an adult male horse
Who was Megan Thee Stallion?
The first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968, she became the first Black woman to run for the Democratic Party's Presidential nomination with the slogan, "Unbought and Unbossed"
Who was Shirley Chisholm?
He was the first African American player for the Brooklyn Dodgers and made it to six World Series.
Who was Jackie Robinson?
She is the first Black woman elected to the US Supreme Court.
Who is Ketanji Jackson Brown?
She is an accomplished poet, playwright and civil rights activist, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from former President Barack Obama in 2010; She knows why the caged bird sings.
Who was Maya Angelou?
An artist whose songs always have us jammin’, a musical icon who is considered one of the pioneers of reggae music.
Who was Bob Marley?
This rap legend was murdered in Las Vegas in 1996. his murder remains unsolved. He leaves a musical legacy behind. His last name means "thankful" in Arabic.
Who is Tupac Shakur?
He achieved legendary status with the LA Lakers for 20 years. Often referred to as the "Black Mamba"
Who was Kobe Bryant?
His adoption of nonviolent resistance to achieve equal rights for Black Americans earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. He is known for his most famous speech, "I Have a Dream" delivered in 1963.
Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
This poet and activist is from Los Angeles. She was selected to read her famous poem, "The Hill We Climb" at the 2021 presidential inauguration of Joe Biden.
Who is Amanda Gorman?
Deserving of all of our R-E-S-P-E-C-T, this singer, songwriter and pianist has well and truly earned her title as the ‘Queen of Soul’!
Who was Aretha Franklin?
The only African-American mayor of San Francisco, legendary speaker of the California State Assembly, the western section of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge is named after him
Who is Willie L. Brown, Jr.?
A basketball superstar that currently plays for the LA Lakers, but used to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Often referred to as "The King"
Who is Lebron James?
International social movement, formed in the United States, dedicated to fighting racism and anti-Black violence, especially in the form of police brutality.
Who is Black Lives Matter?
She started a space camp for children after being the first African-American female to fly in space
Who is Mae Jemison?