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This tennis star won her first Grand Slam at age 17?
Who is Serena Williams?
This rapper is from Canada. His real name is Aubrey Graham. He sang "Work" with Rihanna.
Who is Drake?
She refused to give up her seat on the bus. This was the start of the Montgomery Bus Boycotts.
Who was Rosa Parks?
She was the first Black woman to travel into space on the space shuttle Endeavour.
Who is Mae Jemison?
If you like products made with peanuts, this man is responsible for peanut products.
Who is George Washington Carver?
This gymnast won 4 gold medals at the 2012 Olympics.
Who is Simone Biles?
He is famous for the MOONWALK dance.
Who is Michael Jackson?
His I Have a Dream speech has inspired many people.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
She was the first African American woman pilot.
Who is Bessie Coleman?
44th President of the United States. 1st Black President. Dad to Malia and Sasha.
Who is Barack Hussein Obama?
He plays on the Brooklyn Nets with Kyrie Irvin & James Harden. He has also played on the US Olympic Basketball Team.
Who is Kevin Durant?
This movie director has won many awards. She also directed "A Wrinkle in Time."
Who is Ava Duvernay?
She wrote a children's book called Heroes are Everywhere. She believes in standing up for people's rights. She became the 1st Black-Asian & woman Vice President of the United States.
Who is Kamala Harris?
He was a Black Astronaut for NASA. He died on the space shuttle Challenger. There is a children's book about him called Ron's Big Mission.
Who is Ron McNair?
She is the first Black First Lady. She worked to help families and started programs to support children's health.
Who is Michelle Obama?
He played baseball in the Negro American League. There is also a movie about him called 42.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
She is the youngest Black poet to speak at a presidential inauguration.
Who is Amanda Gorman?
She became the first African American woman to host a tv news show. She has won many awards and acts in many movies. She also owns her own network. (OWN)
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
He created the super-soaker water gun that kids love to play with today.
Who is Lonnie Johnson?
This author came up with Black History month.
Who is Carter G. Woodson?
He set a record for the most 3 pointers in a season (272). He plays for the Golden State Warriors.
Who is Stephen Curry?
This singers real name is Melissa Jefferson. She is confident and makes women feel good. She has a popular song called Truth Hurts.
Who is Lizzo?
She became the 1st African American principal dancer in the American Ballet Theater.
Who is Misty Copeland?
She was known as a computer. She worked for NASA and helped to send astronauts into space. The popular book and movie Hidden Figures features her.
Who is Katherine Johnson?
This athlete overcame polio to become an Olympic track star.
Who is Wilma Rudolph?