Athletes
Who is Lebron James?
LeBron James is an American professional basketball player who is widely considered one of the greatest all-around basketball players of all time.
Who was Malcom X?
Malcolm X was a prominent African American Muslim minister and human rights activist who became a powerful voice for Black empowerment and equality during the Civil Rights Movement.
What is today?
JUNETEENTH
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Jackie Robinson is best known for breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball (MLB) by becoming the first African American to play in the modern era, joining the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. He was also a celebrated athlete, a vocal civil rights activist, and a trailblazer in the fight for racial equality.
Who is Martin Luther King?
Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible leader in the American civil rights movement. He advocated for nonviolent resistance to achieve racial equality and justice for people of color in the United States.
When was Juneteenth?
June 19, 1865.
Who is Muhammad Ali
(i swear if yall dont get this right yall card is suspended for 25 days)
Muhammad Ali was famous for being one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, a social activist, and a cultural icon.
Who founded Tuskegee University?
The (HBCU) Tuskegee University was founded by, Booker T. Washington
When was the Civil Rights Act Passed?
July 2, 1964
Who was the first Black NBA Player
Earl Lloyd, an All-American at West Virginia State where he led the Yellow Jackets to a 30-0 record in 1947-48, became the first African-American to play in an NBA game on Oct. 31, 1950
Why is George Washington Carver so Important to Black History?
He taught ex-slaves methods of crop rotation, introduced several alternative cash crops, and taught generations of black students farming techniques for self-sufficiency.
The Underground Railroad operated from the late 18th century to the end of the Civil War in 1865, though its peak activity is generally considered to be between 1820 and 1861.
This period saw the development of a network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved people to escape to freedom in the northern U.S. and Canada
Who is Jesse Owens?
Jesse Owens is famous for his incredible performance at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where he won four gold medals in track and field. He won gold in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, long jump, and the 4 x 100-meter relay. His victories were particularly significant because they defied Hitler's attempt to use the Games to promote the idea of Aryan racial supremacy.
Who is MADAM CJ WALKER
(first)Female Black Millionaire.
she created specialized hair products for African-Americans and was the first American women to become a self-made millionaire.
He became the most important leader of the movement for African American civil rights in the 19th century. After escaping from slavery in Maryland, Douglass became a national leader of the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts and New York, during which he gained fame for his oratory and incisive antislavery writings.