Famous African American Musicians
This artist's fans are known as "The Bee Hive"
BEYONCE`
This actor currently stars on the hit TV show Blackish, but is best known for his "Matrix" roles
LAURENCE FISHBURN
Discovered 300 uses for Peanuts
George Washington Carver
This lawyer and author was known for being one of the most inspiring and productive first ladies in U.S. History.
MICHELLE OBAMA
This basketball legend has a billion dollar sneaker company, making him one of the most lucrative sports entrepreneurs of all time.
MICHAEL JORDAN
This "Rock the Boat" singer died an untimely death at the age of 22 in a plane crash.
This now deceased actor helped save the world in "Armageddon", but is best known for his role in "The Green Mile"
MICHAEL CLARK DUNCAN
Invented the Traffic Light and The Gas Mask
Garret Morgan
This poet/author who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama. She was a "Phenomenal Woman"
MAYA ANGELOU
This famous athlete had the nickname "The Black Mamba"
KOBE BRYANT
This "Proud Mary" singer was portrayed by Angela Basset in the hit film What's Love Got To Do
TINA TURNER
This actor currently has a #1 hit movie in theaters. He wore blue body paint on his entire body for his latest Disney film.
Will Smith
Invented the Super Soaker Watergun
Lonnie Johnson
She was the first African American Astronaut to enter space.
MAE JAMISON
This basketball legend was the first ever sports star to go public as being HIV positive.
MAGIC JOHNSON
This blind singer who sang at Michael Jackson's funeral is known for his hit "Part Time Lover"
Stevie Wonder
This actress stared in films such as "The Help", "Fences", and "Suicide Squad". She was recently selected to play Michelle Obama in a new series.
VIOLA DAVIS
Invented Automatic Elevator Doors
Alexandria Miles
This business woman became the first African American self made millionaire.
MADAM CJ WALKER
This boxing champion was stripped of his heavyweight title when he refused to go to the Army due to his religious beliefs.
MUHAMMAD ALI
This artist was presented a BET Lifetime Achievement Award by Michael Jackson, and is known for his hit "I Got You (I Feel Good)"
JAMES BROWN
This actor is known for his iconic voice. He stared in "Field of Dreams", but he is famous for his role as the King of the Jungle.
JAMES EARL JONES
Pioneered America's first large scale Blood Bank during World War 2.
Dr. Charles Richard Drew
Born with the name Isabella Baumfree, this abolitionist & woman's rights activist wrote the speech "Ain't I a Woman"
SOJOURNER TRUTH
In 1960, this female track star became the first African American to win 3 Olympic Gold Medals in track and field in the same Olympics.
WILMA RUDOLPH