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Kardan's Inspiring Heroes
200
Stopping at a traffic light so others can pass? Thank this man, the inventor of the stoplight.
Who is Garrett Morgan?
200
She knows why the caged bird sings. This incredible poet, activist, and entertainer lived a long and beautiful life.
Who is Maya Angelou?
200
Despite having an illustrious career as an incredible actor and rapper, he unfortunately is noted for his "slap" against Chris Rock.
Who is Will Smith?
200
The basketball player with the most points in history.
Who is Lebron James?
200
Ms. Kardan is a big fan of John Lewis. He was known as a Freedom Rider. With other young people, he attempted to do "this" to buses in the South.
What is desegregate?
400
George Washington Carver, a botanist, was notable for his work with this incredible legume. However, he did not actually invent the "butter."
What is peanuts?
400
Toni Morrison, an American Nobel Prize winning author, had a famous book called "The Bluest [this.]" Hint: we use it to see.
What is Eye?
400
The most decorated Grammy award winner of all time. All hail the queen of the beehive.
Who is Beyonce?
400
This incredible fighter and activist's real name was Cassius Clay.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
400
Anita Hill spoke out against sexual harassment. She did it at the confirmation hearing of Clarence Thomas, someone trying to earn a spot in this important place.
What is the Supreme Court?
600
Mae Jemison was known for being the first black woman to go here. To infinity, and beyond!
What is space?
600
He wrote the poem, "Harlem." That makes sense--he was one of the most prolific writers of the Harlem Renaissance. Thank you ma'am!
Who is Langston Hughes?
600
She was the first black billionaire in America. Her longtime running talk show helped!
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
600
She's the most decorated gymnast of all time.
Who is Simone Biles?
600
Tracy Chapman is a great folk singer. One of her most famous songs is this. It's a two word title that means the same thing as "Quick Vehicle."
What is Fast Car?
800
This man is a famous physicist well known for his television show.
Who is Neil deGrasse Tyson?
800
Have you read this man's narrative? In it, he details how he escaped slavery and learned how to read and write.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
800
This is America! It's the real name of rapper Childish Gambino.
Who is Donald Glover?
800
Everyone knows Serena, but do you know her sister? She shares her name with the second planet from the sun.
Who is Venus Williams?
800
While she may be more known for being a famous "wife," she actually trained her husband at the job where they met. She's also a best selling author and loves keeping her garden.
Who is Michelle Obama?
1000
Ron McNair, One of the first black men in space, he unfortunately died in "this" explosion in 1986.
What is the Challenger?
1000
Ms. Kardan was so excited to meet Ta-Nehisi Coates, a writer famous for his book called, "Between the World and [this two letter word]."
What is "me?"
1000
Known as the voice of "God," this man has an Oscar and an incredible resume.
Who is Morgan Freeman?
1000
Jesse Owens is known for running--and succeeding--at the 1936 Olympics held in this European country, when it was run by a very racist regime.
What is Germany?
1000
An Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award winner. She's one of Ms. Kardan's favorite actresses and shares a name with a stringed instrument.
Who is Viola Davis?