Activists
"...Thank God almighty we are free at last."
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?
This architect, graduated from a renowned HBCU's architecture program is currently employed at Solomon Cordwell Buenz
Who is Elijah Jefferson?
This boxer also starred in the musical Buck White in 1969
Who was Muhammmed Ali (Cassius Clay)?
In 2014, this news anchor set a Guinness World record for longest uninterrupted live TV weather report, lasting 34 hours
Who is Al Roker?
Former Illinois senator
Who is Barack Obama?
"Keep hope alive"
Who is Jesse Jackson?
This writer, often lauded as America's Poet Laureate, received her Presidential Medal of Freedom from Obama in 2010
Who is Maya Angelou?
This basketball player became the first African-American to win an Academy Award for Best animated short film in 2018
Who was Kobe Bryant?
She is currently a co-anchor for CBS This morning, but she has a long career in news and and media production including work with Oprah Winfrey
Who is Gayle King?
Former California senator
Who is Kamala Harris?
"Get in good trouble..."
Who was John Lewis?
This famous dancer/choreographer founded a dance theater in his name, and posthumously received his Presidential Medal of Freedom from Obama in 2014
Who is Alvin Ailey?
This tennis player made a cameo in 2016 for long-form music video Lemonade by Beyoncé
Who is Serena Williams?
Daily Double: In 2015 he became the first black man to solo-host a weekday nightly newscast through NBC Nightly News
Who is Lester Holt?
Current New Jersey senator
Who is Cory Booker?
"I am...a catalyst for change"
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
This singer/songwriter received 25 Grammy's for his music and the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Obama in 2014
Who is Stevie Wonder?
This sprinter debuted as a dancehall music producer in 2019 with two albums: Olympe Rosé riddim and Immortal Riddim
Who is Usain Bolt?
Hosting various shows on CBS, this news anchor was one of the first to break word on the 9/11 attacks
Who is Bryant Gumbel?
Current Georgia senator
Who is Raphael Warnock?
"...I am changing the things I cannot accept"
Who is Angela Davis?
This actress had one of the longest acting careers, receiving a Tony, Emmys, Oscar, and her Presidential Medal of Freedom from Obama in 2016
Who was Cicely Tyson?
This gymnast performed at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards alongside Alicia Keys and Nicki Minaj
Who is Gabby Douglas?
Known for her work on Good Morning America, this newscaster is also an inductee in the Women's Basketball hall of fame
Who is Robin Roberts?
Current South Carolina senator
Who is Tim Scott?