Activist
In 1946, this person refused to leave a "whites-only" section of a Nova Scotia movie theatre.
Viola Desmond
This "King of Pop" is known for hits like "Billie Jean," "Thriller," and "Beat It."
Micheal Jackson
This athlete, often considered the greatest boxer of all time, was known for his famous quote: "I am the greatest!"
Muhammad Ali
This Harlem Renaissance writer authored The Souls of Black Folk and was an important civil rights activist.
W.E.B. Du Bois
This actor, known for his iconic role as Black Panther in the Marvel Universe, was a trailblazer for Black superheroes on screen.
Chadwick Boseman
An American civil rights activist and Baptist minister who was a leader of the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968
Martin Luther King Jr.
This groundbreaking rapper and activist is known for his album "To Pimp a Butterfly" and his influence on modern hip-hop.
Kendrick Lamar
This NBA legend, known for his incredible skills and leadership, played the majority of his career with the Chicago Bulls and won six championships.
Micheal Jordan
This author made the book "The crossover" and "Rebound"
Kwame Alexander
This actor, known for his breakthrough role in Fruitvale Station, went on to star in Creed and Black Panther. He’s also known for his social activism.
Micheal B. Jordan
The most famous "conductor" on the Underground Railroad. She made approximately 13 missions to Maryland, rescuing over 70 enslaved people,
Harriet Tubman
This artist, known for hits like "Superstition," is one of the most influential figures in funk and soul music.
Stevie Wonder
This Olympic sprinter, nicknamed "The World's Fastest Man," set multiple world records, including in the 100m and 200m events.
Usain Bolt
This author is known for his novel Invisible Man, which addresses racial issues in America.
Ralph Ellison
An American comedian and actor played Franklin in Jumanji
Kevin Hart
An American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. He was the most important leader of the movement for African-American civil rights in the 19th century.
Fredrick Douglass
This "Queen of Soul" was known for songs like "Respect" and "Chain of Fools."
Aretha Franklin
This tennis star, who has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, is often considered the greatest female tennis player in history.
Serena Williams
This poet and activist was the first African American woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for Poetry.
Gwendolyn Brooks
Widely acclaimed for her roles in Fences and How to Get Away with Murder.
Viola Davis
Black nationalist leader who rose from a background of poverty, family disruption, and criminal activity to a prominent figure during the civil rights movement until his assassination in 1965
Malcolm X
This jazz legend, often called the "Satchmo," was famous for his trumpet playing and unique voice.
Louis Armstrong
This tennis player was the first Black man to win a Grand Slam singles title and has been a pioneer in the sport for African Americans.
Arthur Ashe
This authors 1953 novel Go Tell It on the Mountain has been ranked by Time magazine as one of the top 100 English-language novels.
James Baldwin
An American actor, filmmaker, playwright and comedian. Mainly known for his role in Madea
Tyler Perry