Mathematicians & Scientists
Built a clock that chimed on the hour around 1753. He was a surveyor who made the borders of Washington, DC.
Benjamin Banneker
She is from Barbados and is a famous singer, actress and owner of Fenty cosmetic line. She has won many Grammy Awards.
Rihanna
She was the first black child to attend an all-white school in the south. Though she faced racism, she never missed a day.
Ruby Bridges
This NBA superstar, often compared to Michael Jordan, has won multiple championships and is known for his philanthropy, including founding the I Promise School.
Lebron James
She is a young activist known for her work in promoting mental health awareness among youth. She uses social media platforms to share her experiences and advocate for mental health resources.
Lynae Vanee
She was a NASA scientist whose calculations helped put the first flights in space. She also helped establish the use of computers to do math at NASA.
Katherine Johnson
He was an actor who portrayed a number of uplifting African-American figures. He died a tragic death at a young age.
Chadwick Boseman
He was a Jamaican political activist who believed in black nationalism, racial separatism, and the Back to Africa movement. His worked to help black people be financially independent of white society.
Marcus Garvey
Drafted in 2018 by the NY Giants, this Bronx-born NFL running back has been to three Pro Bowls and recently helped his new team win the Super Bowl.
Saquon Barkley
Amanda Gorman
She was the first African-American in space when she served on the spaceship Endeavor.
Mae Jemison
She is a British actress, singer and songwriter, who won a Tony award for her role in The Color Purple on Broadway, and she got an Oscar nomination for Harriet.
Cynthia Erivo
She is an activist and feminist. She was one of the organizers of the worldwide Women's March in 2017 and also a proponent of the Black Lives Matter movement
Tamika Mallory
Simone Biles
She is an American student and inventor known for her work in science. She developed a biodegradable, eco-friendly alternative to leather.
Dasia Taylor
Kizzmekia Corbett
She is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. She made a global hit with Wizkid called "Essence."
Tems
She is a member of the House of Representatives, known for her knowledge of law and her intelligence.
Jasmine Crockett
This Japanese-Haitian tennis star was the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam title. She has used her platform to advocate for racial justice and mental health awareness. She wore masks with names of victims of police violence during the 2020 US Open.
Naomi Osaka
They were classmates who made groundbreaking contributions to math by proving the Pythagorean theorem using trigonometry.
Calcea Johnson and Ne'Kiya Jackson
He led the team that made the 1gH processor and holds a third of the PC patents for being the creator of the IBM PC computer.
Mark Dean
She is a Jamaican singer-songwriter and model. Her unique blend of dancehall, reggae, and pop music uses themes of empowerment and self confidence.
Jayda Kingdom
She served as the White House Press Secretary from 2022 to January 2025, as well as a senior advisor to President Biden.
Karine Jean-Pierre
She is an American hurdler and sprinter who competes in the 400 meter hurdles and is the world record holder in that event. She won gold in the 2020 and 2024 Olympics, as well as the 2022 wold Athletics Championships. In 2022, she was voted World Athletics Female Athlete of the Year.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
Heman Bekele