Let's get Civil
This reverend helped change the law by protesting peacefully. He is famous for his "I have a Dream" speech.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
He was the first Black person to reach the North Pole.
Matthew Henson
She was the first Black woman to travel to space.
Mae Jemison
His real name was Cassius Clay. He is considered one of the greatest boxers of all time!
Muhammad Ali
He is the "King of Pop" famously known for his signature move "the moonwalk".
Michael Jackson
She was arrested for refusing to move to the back of the bus.
Rosa Parks
He was the first Black man to play in Major League Baseball.
Jackie Robinson
She was the first Black female self-made millionaire.
Madame C.J. Walker
This professional basketball player played for the Chicago Bulls and is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time!
Michael Jordan
She is the "Queen of Soul" known for songs like "RESPECT" and "THINK".
Aretha Franklin
He was a Muslim minister who worked to empower Black people.
Malcolm X
He was the first to invent and introduce the traffic light.
Garrett Morgan
She is the first Black female U.S. vice president.
Kamala Harris
She is considered to be the greatest female tennis player of all time.
Serena Williams
He is a famous singer who is also blind. He helped make MLK Jr. Day a national holiday.
Stevie Wonder
She was only 6 years old when she became the first Black student to attend an integrated school.
Ruby Bridges
He was the first Black U.S. president.
Barack Obama
She was the first female elected to U.S. Congress.
Shirley Chisolm
He is considered one of the greatest golf players of all time.
Tiger Woods
He was a jazz musician in the 20s who was born in D.C. and became famous while performing at the Cotton Club.
Duke Ellington