Famous Black Musicians/Artists
"Father of the Blues" , he was a very "Handy" guy
W.C. Handy
She was a famous author and poet, and believed women have the right to vote and fought for it. Shares a first name with one of the classmates.
Frances Harper
separate housing, education, and other services for people based on their race or ethnicity.
Segregation
First African-American Major League Baseball Player
Jackie Robinson
February
Aretha Franklin
Maya Angelou
a person who campaigns to bring about political or social change:
Activist
Played for the Bulls and makes nice shoes
Michael Jordan
How long was Black History Month originally suppose to be... a week, a day, a year, a month?
A week
Beyonce
Martin Luther King
characterized by or showing prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized:
Racism
Famous for winning many basketball games and still playing today at age 40. He also starred in Space Jam 2 and plays in the NBA with his son.
Lebron James
Carter G . Woodson
Despite losing his eyesight at a young age, by 13 he would become the youngest artist to top the Billboard charts, and he’s still creating brilliant music.
Stevie Wonder
First Black President
Barack Obama
guarantees of equal social opportunities and equal protection under the law, regardless of race, religion, or other personal characteristics.
Civil Rights
The GOAT of Gymnastics, won many Gold Medals for the U.S. Gymnastics.
Simone Biles
Whose Birthdays help make the Holiday in February.
The Godfather Of Soul, aka Soul Brother No.1 and The Minister Of The New New Super Heavy Funk – if you listen to hit songs like Get Up
James Brown
He was a civil rights activist and a Congressman. He marched with Martin Luther and led for many changes in the laws.
John Lewis
What is CBTP?
Community Based Transition Program
Overcame Polio, local athlete to world famous athlete.
How many days in the month of February?
28 Days or 29 on leap year.