Musicians
Famous for the song that asks "Who's Bad?"
Who was Michael Jackson?
Born Sarah Breedlove, she became the first African American millionaire by selling hair care products.
Who was Madam CJ Walker?
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?
Fire fighters can thank this inventor for this mask that filters out smoke.
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?
He had a dream and peacefully fought for his dream to become a reality.
Who was Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr?
She was the first African American pilot.
Who was Bessie Coleman?
His famous song “When You’re Smiling” is the perfect song for a toothpaste commercial.
Who is Louis Armstrong?
She was the first African American woman to get a doctorate degree in nuclear physics.
Who was Dr. Shirley Jackson?
He was the first African American to play on the PGA (golf) Tour.
Who is Charlie Sifford?
This lawyer fought against segregation in schools and later became to first African American Supreme Court Justice.
Who was Thurgood Marshall?
Born a slave in 1838, he became one of the first African Americans to work in law enforcement.
Who was Bass Reeves?
Born Troy Andrews, this Grammy nominated trombone player lead a band at age six and headlines the New Orleans Jazz Fest.
Who was Trombone Shorty?
This inventor worked for NASA while accidentally created the super-soaker water gun.
Who is Lonnie George Johnson?
He was the home run king (estimated 962 home runs) and catcher that never made it the MLB.
Who was Josh Gibson?
At the age of nine, this civil rights activist was arrested and spent 5 nights in jail.
Who was Audrey Faye Hendricks?
Famous for writing over 60 books containing poems, short stories , plays, musicals, and operas, including The Dream Keeper and other poems.
Who was Langston Hughes?