Actors
At age 16 this actor began his career playing a young man born in west Philidelphia, later on he continued his career and went on to win 2 oscars for Best Actor in 2002 and 2007.
Who is Will Smith?
I, Too, sing America. I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen when company comes, but I laugh and eat well, and grow strong.
Who is Langston Hughes?
This "Queen of Soul" had hits like "Respect" and "Natural Woman."
This NBA superstar, often called "His Airness," led the Chicago Bulls to six championships and revolutionized the game.
Who is Micheal Jordan?
This minister and activist delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech during the 1963 March on Washington.
Who is Martin Luther King JR?
Some say this Actor was born old. On the contrary, he began his career in the 1971 film "who says I cant ride a rainbow" he also starred in "Glory", "Now you see me" and almost every Batman movie to date.
Who is Morgan Freeman?
The caged bird sings with a fearful trill of things unknown but longed for still and his tune is heard on the distant hill for the caged bird songs of freedom.
Who is Maya Angelou?
This artist, known as "Queen Bey," started in Destiny’s Child before launching a record-breaking solo career.
Who is Beyonce?
At the 1936 Olympics, this sprinter won four gold medals in Berlin, defying Adolf Hitler’s notions of Aryan superiority.
Who is Jesse Owens?
At just six years old, this brave girl became the first Black student to integrate an all-white elementary school in New Orleans in 1960.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
"Minny don't burn the chicken" was said by this Actor in the 2011 film, "The Help". Their epic performance won them an Oscar.
Who is Octavia Spencer?
This man was the first African American to earn a doctorate degree from Harvard. Which of these is the author who was famous for his collection of essays, "The Souls of Black Folk"?
Who is W.E.B Dubois?
This singer’s powerful voice made “I Will Always Love You” one of the best-selling singles of all time.
Who is Whitney Houston?
This 23-time Grand Slam champion dominated women’s tennis and inspired a generation of athletes alongside her sister, Venus.
Serena Williams
In 1955, this woman’s refusal to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, helped spark the Civil Rights Movement.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This person is not only a successful Actor, but screenwriter, television, and movie producer, and director. The first African American to own their own Major Film and Television Studio.
Who is Tyler Perry?
This legendary performer popularized the "Moonwalk" and had one of the best-selling albums of all time, "Thriller."
Who is Micheal Jackson?
This quarterback became the first Black starting QB to win a Super Bowl when he led Washington to victory in 1988.
Who is Doug Williams?
This landmark 1954 Supreme Court case declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
This Actor has been performing since 1981 winning him the Cecil B. Demille Lifetime Achievement award for his critically acclaimed work in over 50 films. You may know his work for films like "Fences", "Flight", and "Malcolm X".
Who is Denzel Washington?
I am what time, circumstance, history, have made of me, certainly, but I am, also much more than that. So are we all.
Who is James Baldwin?
This Grammy-winning artist, known for blending R&B and rap, made history as the first woman to win Album of the Year twice as a lead artist at the Grammys.
Who is Lauryn Hill?
Nicknamed "The Greatest," this boxer was known for his skill in the ring and his activism outside of it.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
This leader, known for his phrase "by any means necessary," was a key figure in the Nation of Islam before later advocating for unity and peace.
Who is Malcolm X?