African American Heroes ( Women)
As a 6-year-old, I entered an all-white school.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
This man had a dream that all people will be equal.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
the most decorated gymnast of all time, with over 30 Olympic and World Championship medals combined. as four gymnastics moves officially named after her in different events.
Simone Biles
NASA engineer Lonnie Johnson invented one of the best-selling water toys of all time. and you play with it during the summer and it shoots water.
super soaker
its a crispy, crunchy, and tasty food that many people love to eat! that Popeyes and KFC sells
Fried chicken
This woman refused to give her seat to a white man.
Who is Rosa Parks?
He was the first black President.
Who is Barack Obama?
Broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball (MLB) in 1947 by playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Jackie Robinson
This invention helped improve road safety. There is a game named after the colors of this invention, and the colors are red, green, and yellow.
traffic light
a cheesy noodle dish
macaroni & cheese.
James Hemings, a Black chef enslaved by Thomas Jefferson, learned to make macaroni and cheese in France and brought the dish to America.
This African American woman helped 300 slaves escape to freedom.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
Key Figure of the Harlem Renaissance. known for his jazz-influenced poetry.While best known for poetry, Hughes also wrote novels, short stories, plays, and essays, including "Not Without Laughter" (novel) and "Simple Speaks His Mind" (short stories).
Considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls and was a five-time NBA MVP.
Michael Jordan
This invention helps protect firefighters and soldiers when they breathe.
gas mask
is a soft, warm, and slightly sweet bread made from cornmeal. It has a golden, crispy crust on the outside and a fluffy, soft inside.
Cornbread
Inspired by Native American recipes, African Americans developed cornbread into a Southern classic, often baked or fried into hoecakes.
Wrote "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," a groundbreaking autobiography about her life experiences.First Black woman to write and recite a poem at a presidential inauguration (for Bill Clinton in 1993).
Maya Angelou
Developed Over 300 Uses for Peanuts. Promoted Crop Rotation to Help Farmers. First Black Student and Professor at Iowa State. He was the first Black student at Iowa State Agricultural College and later became its first Black faculty member.
George Washington Carver Jr.
One of the greatest female athletes in history, with 23 Grand Slam singles titles (the most in the Open Era).Overcame racial and gender barriers in professional tennis. fought for equal pay, women’s rights, and maternal health awareness.
Serena Williams
This invention was created to protect your home in case someone tries to break in
home security system.
Marie Van Brittan Brown (1966)
a delicious, creamy dessert made from brown potatoes, sugar, eggs, butter, and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg
sweet potato pie
This African American woman wrote the book "Becoming" and was a former First lady.
Who is Michelle Obama?
Became the first African American Supreme Court Justice in 1967. Won the Brown v. Board of Education (1954) case, which ended legal segregation in schools.
Thurgood Marshall
has won 15 major championships and holds 82 PGA Tour victories, tying the record for most wins in PGA history. n 1997, at just 21 years old, won The Masters Tournament by a record-breaking 12 strokes, becoming the youngest golfer to ever win.
Tiger Woods
You use these at the movie theater, and it helps enhance the movie watching experience
3d eyeglasses
Kenneth J. Dunkley (1980s)
big, leafy green vegetables that are cooked until they are soft and full of flavor. They are a little bitter when raw, but when they are cooked with seasonings, broth, and sometimes smoked meat, they taste savory and delicious!
collard greens