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Firsts
Firsts
Before Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955, there was a brave 15-year-old who chose not to sit at the back of the bus.
Who is Claudette Colvin?
Whose refusal to give up her seat on a public bus sparked a boycott of Montgomerey, AL buses from 1955-1956?
Who is Rosa Parks
This African American athlete was the first to break the color barrier in Major League Baseball, debuting with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
Jackie Robinson
American actor, singer, and dancer who first gained fame for comedic roles on the Disney Channel. Later she starred in the Spider-Man movies, The Greatest Showman and award winning show, Euphoria.
Who is Zendaya?
This African American became the first woman to be appointed to the United States Supreme Court in 1993.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
Who said "The time is always right to do what is right"? and "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." This iconic quote is from which African American civil rights leader?
Who is Martin Luther King, Jr.
What was the name of the organization that seeks to highlight racism, discrimination, and racial inequality experienced by black people, and promote anti-racism. Its primary concerns are incidents of police brutality and racially motivated violence against black people.
What is Black Lives Matter?
Two of the most successful professional American tennis players of all time. Coached at an early age by their parents, the sisters have both gone on to become Grand Slam title winners.
Who is Serena and Venus Williams?
Who is ranked as the second best-selling female artist of the 21st century with record sales of over 37 million dollars?
Who is Beyonce Knowles?
In 2008, this individual made history by becoming the first African American to be elected President of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama?
"We did it, Joe."
Who is Kamala Harris
Who was known as the Nation of Islam's most effective minister until he broke from the group in 1964 and formed his own group, the Organization of Afro-American Unity?
Who is Malcolm X
The most decorated American gymnast in history, she is widely considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time as she has seven Olympic gymnastics medals.
Who is Simone Biles?
He made film history portraying many of America's history makers—from major league baseball great Jackie Robinson to soul singer James Brown. But he found stardom with his role as T'Challa in Marvel's "Black Panther," adding important representation to the Marvel Universe and the superhero film genre.
Who is Chadwick Boseman?
During the racially contentious period in the late '60s, she became the first Black woman elected to Congress.
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it."
Who is Amanda Gorman?
Who was the main leader of the civil rights movement in the United States during the 1950's and 1960's, and won the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize for leading nonviolent civil rights demonstrations?
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
Who was the first African American golf champion to tour on the Professional Golf Association (PGA) circuit?
Who is Tiger Woods?
She has appeared in the television sitcom Grown-ish and in 2023, had her first lead role as Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid, and had a supporting role in the musical film The Color Purple.
Who is Halle Bailey?
Who became the first African American female millionaire with her revolutionary black hair products?
Who is Madame CJ Walker?
"When they go low, we go high."
Who is Michelle Obama?
She was the first African American child to desegregate William Frantz Elementary School. At six years old, her bravery helped pave the way for Civil Rights action in the American South.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
American businessman and former professional basketball player. He played fifteen seasons in the National Basketball Association between 1984 and 2003, winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls.
Who is Michael Jordan?
An American pop band composed of members of a family. The group consisted of brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael. They sold more than 100 million records worldwide, but split up because one member left to become a solo superstar.
Who are the Jackson 5?