Athletes
He played for Chicago Bulls and went to six NBA Championships and earned the NBA's most valuable player award five times.
Who is Michael Jordan?
Most famous for being the first African American President of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama?
He invented peanut butter. He made many things with peanut butter such as dyes for clothing, cooking oil, fuel for cars, and a product that can kill a type of beetle.
Who is George Washington Carver?
Known as the King of Pop. A song writer and dancer who is known for his song "Thriller"
Who is Michael Jackson?
She was the first African American woman to be first lady of the United States.
Who is Michelle Obama?
He was the first African American to play on an all white baseball team.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
He wanted all people of all races to have equal rights in South Africa. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
He helped develop the first cartridge-based home video game console systems.
Who is Gerald A. Lawson?
She was an American Singer/songwriter, civil rights activist, actress, and pianist. She began her career as a child singing gospel at New Bethel Baptist church in Detroit, Michigan. She sang "Respect"
Who is Aretha Franklin?
She was the first black student to attend an all white school.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
She is one of the most dominant tennis players in history. She competed in the Rio Olympics.
Who is Serena Williams?
Was a civil rights activist in the 1960s. Led non-violent protests to fight for the rights of all people. Gave the "I have a dream" speech
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?
She was the first woman in America to receive a US patent.
Was an American Musician who first came to fame as a jazz pianist.
Who is Nat King Cole?
She is a famous Underground Railroad conductor. She helped about 300 slaves escape from the south.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
He won 4 gold medals at the Olympic Games. He also was an American track and field athlete.
Who is Jesse Owens?
Was born into slavery in Maryland. After learning how to read he worked to end slavery by writing a book that described his life as a former slave.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
He made a smoke hood (gas mask) and donated it to the fire fighters. He also invented a traffic signal.
Who is Garrett Morgan?
I was called the "first lady of songs". I was the most popular female jazz singer in the United States. One of my songs is "Someone to Watch Over Me"
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
She is a famous civil rights leader. She helped end segregation by refusing to give up her seat on a bus.
Who is Rosa Parks?
He won the world heavyweight championship. He has been ranked the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Worked hard to improve the lives of African-Americans in the United States. Believed education, black-owned businesses, and hard work were the keys to African American success.
Who is Booker T. Washington?
He invented the carbon filament; a piece used in the lightbulb.
Who is Lewis Howard Latimer?
He was a singer and pianist. He also channeled his roots in the city's thriving music scene to become a pioneering rock n' roll star. He sang "Ain't That a Shame"
Who is Fats Domino?
She is a major talk show host who opened a school for girls in Africa. She also started the Angel Network.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?