This South-African revolutionary served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election
Who is Nelson Mandela
100
This American Baptist minister most know for his "I Have a Dream" speech became the most visible person for the civil rights movement.
Who is MLK
100
Famously depicted in a movie lead by Taraji P. Henson, These women were the brains behind the Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory space research and calculations.
What is Hidden Figures
100
Known for the underground rail road this famous abolitionist made 13 missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people
who is Harriet Tubman
100
This Iconic basketball player, now NBA team owner is not only famous for never losing a NBA Finals but his iconic shoes as well
Who is Michael Jordan
200
This Ghanaian diplomat who is most known for serving as of the first Secretary of General of the United Nations
Who is Kofi Annan
200
This activist, known as "The first lady of civil rights" is famously know for refusing to obey the bus driver to give up her seat to a white passenger.
Who is Rosa Parks
200
This world famous chemist/botanist is famous for his research in peanuts and sweet potatoes. His innovation helped southern farmer prevent soil depletion
Who is George Washington Carver
200
Famously known for her talk show, she became the first black women in America to become a billionaire in 2003
Who is Oprah
200
Most famous for playing for the 49ers, this NFL receiver leads the receptions, yards, and touchdown after catches!
Who is Jerry Rice
300
This Jamaican singer-songwriter who became an international musical and cultural icon by blending mostly reggae, ska and rocksteady in his compositions.
Who is Bob Marley
300
The publicized death of this teen who allegedly whistled at white woman helped galvanized the emergence of the civil rights movement.
Who is Emmett Till
300
While becoming the first African American to earn a PH.D from Harvard. This man is also credited for co-founding the N.A.A.C.P in 1909.
Who is W.E.B Du Bois
300
Famously known for being the first black millionaire!
Who is Madam C. J. Walker
300
This Golfer is the only player to win all four professional championships in a row. This feature is known as the "Tiger Slam"
Who is Tiger Woods
400
This Puerto Rican intellectual figure from the Harlem Renaissance researched and raised awareness of the great contributions that Afro-Latin Americans and Afro-Americans have made to society
Who is Arturo Schomburg
400
He was a African-American Muslim minister and human rights activist. He was a courageous advocate for the rights of blacks.
Who is Malcolm X
400
This American surgeon and medical research was a pioneer in improving blood storage. He was also instrumental in developing large-scale blood banks during WWII
Who is Dr. Charles Drew
400
An American engineer, physician and NASA astronaut. She became the first African American woman to travel in space when she went into orbit aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour on September 12, 1992
Who is Mae C Jemison
400
This Compton native won her 23rd Grand slam championship at the Australian open. More impressively she did it while she was pregnant.
Who is Serna Williams
500
This Ghanaian politician and revolutionary led Ghana to its independence from Britain in 1957. He also became Ghana's first prime minister
Who is Kwame Nkrumah
500
This man was appointed a supreme court justice in 1967 becoming the first African American to hold the position. He was also instrumental in ending legal segregation.
Who is Thurgood Marshall
500
This American political scientist and diplomat is the first African American to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1950. He was also involved in the formation and administration of the United Nations
Who is Ralph Bunche
500
Best know for her 1969 memoir "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings", she made literary history as the first nonfiction best-seller by an African-American woman.
Who is Maya Angelou
500
This player broke the color barrier when he became the first black athlete to play Major League Baseball. In 1947 he was named Rookie of the Year.