Important People
This Baptist minister and activist became the most visible spokesperson for the American civil rights movements and delivered the famous “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963
Martin Luther King jr.
This "King of Pop" released his groundbreaking album Thriller in 1982, which became the best-selling album of all time.
Michael Jackson
This movement was founded in 2013 and picked up more traction in 2020 due the murder of George Floyd
The Black Lives Matter movement
In what year did the George Floyd incident occur?
2020
This heavyweight boxing champion was stripped of his title in 1967 after he refused military induction during the Vietnam War, citing his religious beliefs and opposition to racial justice as his reasons
Muhammad Ali
This rapper recently won 5 Grammys in one year and is also known for making history in 2018 as the first non-jazz or classical album to win the prestigious award for Music
Kendrick Lamar
The landmark 1954 U.S. Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education declared this practice unconstitutional, marking a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
End of Segregation
In what year was the first black president elected
2008
This athlete broke Major League baseball’s colour barrier, becoming the first African American to play in the majors in the 20th century. His courage and talent challenged racial segregation in sports and inspired the civil rights movement
Jackie Robinson
Known for his powerful lyrics and activism, this rapper was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in 1996, leaving behind a legacy of music that still influences hip-hop today
Tupac
This movement sparked after Rosa Parks' arrest started a year-long boycott of the bus system in this Alabama city, ultimately leading to a Supreme Court decision that declared segregation on public buses unconstitutional.
Birmingham Bus Boycott
In what year was slavery abolished
1865
This abolitionist, known as the “Moses” of her people, escaped slavery and led numerous missions to rescue enslaved individuals via the underground railroad. As well as during the Civil War, she served as a scout, spy, nurse, and cook for the Union Army
Harriet Tubman
Known for his distinctive gravelly voice and virtuosic trumpet playing, this jazz legend's hit song "What a Wonderful World" became one of his most iconic recordings
Louis Armstrong
On August 16, 2009, this achievement in track and field was set at 9.58 seconds, a time that remains the fastest-ever run in the 100-meter dash, making it one of the most iconic moments in athletics history
Usain Bolt's 100 Meter Run World Record
In what year was black history month created
1969
In 1955, the unrightful death of this 14-year African-American boy in Mississippi galvanized the civil rights movement, highlighting the pervasive racial violence in the United States
Emmitt Till
This "First Lady of Song" is renowned for her incredible vocal range and her groundbreaking recordings of the Songbook series, which featured the works of composers like Cole Porter and George Gershwin
Ella Fitzgerald
On March 21, 1960, in this South African town, police opened fire on a large group of unarmed protesters who were demonstrating against the apartheid-era pass laws, resulting in the deaths of 69 people and hundreds more injured. The event led to international outrage and played a significant role in the global anti-apartheid movement.
Sharpeville Massacre
In what year did the underground railroad start
1780s