Entertainment(Music/Movies/TV)
Of the most nominated and awarded music artists in history, often referred to as the "King of Pop"
Michael Jackson
He is said to be the greatest basketball player of all time.
Michael Jordan
On August 28th, 1963, MLK delivered this speech.
I Have A Dream Speech
He is the first black hip hop billionaire.
Jay-Z
Rosa Parks
The first black woman to headline Coachella
Beyonce (2018)
This woman is said to be the greatest female tennis player in history.
Serena Williams
First Woman Vice President.
Kamala Harris (2021)
She is the first black female billionaire.
Oprah Winfrey
This historic church downtown Montgomery housed civil rights meetings for the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
First Baptist Church, North Ripley Street
This woman is said to have had the best performance of the National Anthem in Super Bowl history at Super Bowl 25.
Whitney Houston
This NFL quarterback took a stand for racial injustice and social inequality.
Colin Kaepernick
This Civil Rights Activist ran for President of the United States in 1984
Rev. Jesse Jackson
This notable clothing brand created by Daymond Garfield John was very popular in the 2000's era.
FUBU (For Us By Us)
He is the first black mayor of Montgomery.
Steven Reed
This actor played a super hero role in the first big screen Marvel Movie in 1998
Wesley Snipes (Blade)
The single season record for most home runs in major league baseball history belongs to this man.
Barry Bonds
_________ ended in 1964.
Segregation (Civil Rights Act of 1964)
Responsible for the success of Bad Boy Records/Entertainment & is the face of promotion for the Ciroc Brand in the US.
Sean "P. Diddy" Combs
The first school in Montgomery built to service a majority black community.
Bookert T. Washington Primary/High School, Montgomery, AL
The first black actor to receive the award of "best actor in a leading role"
Sidney Poitier (In The Heat of the Night) 1967
This former NLF running back is the first black player to win the Heisman Trophy Award.
Ernie Davis, Syracuse University - 1961
He was the first black US Secretary of State.
Colin Powell (2001-2005)
This former NBA Player is a part owner of the LA Dodgers.
Magic Johnson
He is the first black businessman to own a major grocery store in the south.
Greg Calhoun (Calhoun Foods)