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This person was the first African American president
Barack Obama
Professional baseball player who used his fame as a star athlete to gain support for the civil rights movement
Jackie Robinson
First black woman millionaire in America
Madam CJ Walker
Professional boxer who used his fame and respect as an advantage to help the civil rights movement
Muhammad Ali
Promoted racial pride and self-defense for African Americans
Sold Hair care products specifically for African American women.
Madam CJ Walker
This person was a leader for the black power movement
Malcom X
First African American to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree
George Washington Carver
Developed over 300 food products using peanuts and milk as an alternative to cotton.
George Washington Carver
Famous trumpet player who helped other blacks find quality and identity in America.
Louis Armstrong
A leader for the black power movement
Malcom X
Helped bring an end to slavery
Frederick Douglass
Broke barriers for other African American females in the entertainment industry
Maya Angelou
Hollywood's first female black director
Maya Angelou
A leader in the abolitionist movement
Frederick Douglass