Musicians
Famous for the song that asks "Who's Bad?"
Who was Michael Jackson?
Who invented the ice cream scoop
Who was Alfred Cralle
He was the first African American player for the Brooklyn Dodgers and made it to six World Series.
Who was Jackie Robinson?
After a long day at work, this brave lady refused to give up her seat on the bus.
Who was Rosa Parks?
This six time NBA champion played for UNC and the Chicago Bulls. He now owns the Charlotte Hornets.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This famous artist plays many instruments, despite not being able to see the sheet music.
Who is Stevie Wonder?
Who was Garrett Morgan?
She lost use of her left leg at age four, and at age 16 she became the first black woman to win a medal in the Summer Olympics.
Who was Wilma Rudolph?
Who was the first-grader that integrated Fratz Elementary school?
Ruby Bridges
He was the first African-American student at Iowa State and known for discovering many ways to use a peanut.
Who was George Washington Carver?
His famous song “When You’re Smiling” is the perfect song for a toothpaste commercial.
Who is Louis Armstrong?
Who invented the folding bed? This was a good invention!
Who was Sarah E. Goode
This famous baseball player beat Babe Ruth's home run record of 714
Who is Hank Aaron
This lawyer fought against segregation in schools and later became to first African American Supreme Court Justice.
Who was Thurgood Marshall?
Who was the famous former slave that lead 300 people to freedom on the underground
Who is Harriet Tubman
Who performed the National Anthem on the electric guitar at Woodstock Music Festival
Who was Jimi Hendrix?
Who invented the elevator doors
Who is Alexander Miles
This athlete won gold at the 1936 Summer Olympics in track and field
Jesse Owens
He helped form for the UNIA and pushed for POC to move back to Africa
Who was Marcus Garvey
Although a poor score on a test initially discouraged him, this African American persevered and created the ultimate squirt gun.
Who was Lonnie Johnson?