Black History Heroes
American History
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Local Black Heroes & Leaders
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As a Kindergartener, she was the first African American child to desegregate an all white elementary school in New Orleans, LA.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
100
A political movement from 1954 to 1968 in the United States where people fought to end racial segregation and discrimination.
The American Civil Rights Movement
100
Someone’s worth or respect.
What is dignity?
100
“Success isn’t about how much money you make, it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.”
100
This local African American artist attended Ruston schools and graduated from Ruston High. He sells his artwork for thousands of dollars. Some of his drawings take more than 40-50 hours to complete. He has won national and international awards for his artwork and even met a sitting President of the United States! He also created his own successful comic strip that ran in the News Star for 24 years.
Who is Mr. Reggie McLeroy?
200
She was an American mathematician whose calculations were critical to NASA launching their first space mission. A movie called “Hidden Figures” was made about her contributions to NASA and the obstacles she had to overcome as an African American woman working at NASA in the 1950s and 1960s.
Who is Katherine Johnson? The movie Hidden Figures is about her contributions to NASA!
200
This group of men were the first African American military pilots in the United States Armed Forces. They fought during WW2 when most military units were still segregated.
The Tuskegee Airmen
200
The act of denying someone an opportunity or right based only on the color of their skin.
What is discrimination?
200
“Our unity is our strength, and or diversity is our power.”
Vice President Kamala Harris
200
This local African American hero became a head college football coach at the age of 22. He coached for 56 years at Grambling State University and has been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Arguably the best college football coach in history, this man holds the record for the 3rd highest number of college football victories in history.
Who is Coach Eddie G.Robinson?
300
He served as the 44th President of the United States and was the first African American US President.
Who is President Barak Obama?
300
He is the first African American President of the United States.
Who is President Barack Obama?
300
The belief that one race is superior or above another race of people.
What is racism?
300
“If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.”
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
300
This local African American Hero graduated from Ruston High School, played college football for Louisiana Tech University, and was drafted into the NFL where he won 2 Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers!
Who is Mr. Fred Dean?
400
He was 9 years old when a South Carolina librarian told him he could not check out books from a segregated library. He and his mother refused to leave and the librarian called the police. The police arrived and told the librarian to let the young boy have the books. He went on to earn his Ph.D. in physics and become one of the first African Americans selected as astronauts by NASA.
Who is Ronald McNair?
400
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led this march which took place in the US Capitol city and is one of the most famous examples of non-violent mass protest.
What was the March On Washington?
400
Being joined together as one.
What is unity?
400
“There is no such thing as failure. Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction.”
400
This local African American hero grew up outside of lincoln Parish, but chose to attend Louisiana Tech University where he played college basketball. He was drafted into the NBA by the Utah Jazz and is known as the best forward in the history of the NBA. His nickname, “The Mailman”, was given because of his consistent delivery!
Who is Mr. Karl Malone?
500
She was the first African American woman Neurosurgeon!
Who is Dr. Alexa Irene Canady?
500
This US President signed the 1964 Civil Rights Act into law.
President Lyndon Johnson
500
Coming to a negative conclusion about someone before knowing them.
What is prejudice?
500
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you have said, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Maya Angelou
500
This Ruston native is now the Assistant Superintendent of Schools for Lincoln Parish Schools. He is also a former principal of IA Lewis Middle School & Ruston Junior High School.
Who is Mr. John Young?
