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This athlete won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, defying Adolf Hitler’s Aryan supremacy narrative.
Who is Jesse Owens?
This Chicago Bulls star is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time, winning six NBA championships.
Who is Michael Jordan?
Known for her record-breaking performances, she is the most decorated American gymnast in history.
Who is Simone Biles?
The first Black female gymnast to win the Olympic all-around gold medal.
Who is Gabby Douglas?
This Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, known for his strong arm and playmaking ability, became the youngest player to win a Super Bowl MVP.
Who is Patrick Mahomes?
In 1947, he became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Known as “The Answer,” this NBA MVP was famous for his crossover dribble and fearless play.
Who is Allen Iverson?
This tennis legend has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any player in the Open Era.
Who is Serena Williams?
This athlete became the first African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field, taking first place in the 200 meters at the 1948 London Olympics.
Who is Alice Coachman?
Known as "Sweetness," this Chicago Bears running back is considered one of the greatest of all time and has an award named after him.
Who is Walter Payton?
This tennis legend became the first Black man to win the U.S. Open, Wimbledon, and Australian Open.
Who is Arthur Ashe?
She became the first woman to dunk in a WNBA game.
Who is Lisa Leslie?
This track and field athlete became the first woman in history to win three gold medals in a single Olympics in 1960.
Who is Wilma Rudolph?
Known for his strength and speed, this sprinter holds the Olympic record in the 200m and won a total of eight Olympic gold medals across three Olympics.
Who is Usain Bolt?
This NFL star used his platform to protest racial injustice, most notably by kneeling during the national anthem.
Who is Colin Kaepernick?
This athlete became the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field in 1948.
Who is Alice Coachman?
This NBA legend, known for his "Sky Hook" shot, won five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and was a six-time MVP.
Who is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
This track and field star, known for her fierce personality and speed, became the youngest U.S. woman to win an Olympic 100m title at age 21 in 2020.
Who is Sha'Carri Richardson?
This African American diver became the first Black man to win an Olympic gold medal in diving, at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
Gregory Louganis
The first Black head coach to win a Super Bowl, leading the Indianapolis Colts to victory in 2007.
Who is Tony Dungy
In 2016, she became the first Black woman to win an individual Olympic gold in swimming.
Who is Simone Manuel?
The first Black coach in NBA history, he led the Boston Celtics to two championships.
Who is Bill Russell?
This basketball star was the first to earn a $1 million salary in the WNBA and is considered one of the best in history.
Who is Sheryl Swoopes?
This long-distance runner won gold in the 400 meters at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, setting a world record.
Who is Michael Johnson?
Known for his dynamic playing style and exceptional rushing ability, this quarterback became the youngest player to win the NFL MVP award in 2019.
Who is Lamar Jackson?