Inventors &
Innovators
Innovators
Born Sarah Breedlove, she became the first African American millionaire by selling hair care products.
Who was Madam CJ Walker?
This six time NBA champion played for UNC and the Chicago Bulls. He used to own the Charlotte Hornets.
Who was Michael Jordan?
After a long day at work, this brave lady refused to give up her seat on the bus and started a movement.
Who was Rosa Parks?
He begin singing with 4 of his older brothers and then became famous for his 'Moonwalk' and thrilling dance moves.
Who was Michael Jackson?
She started a space camp for children after being the first African American female to fly in space.
Who is Mae Jemison?
She is known for being the G.O.A.T. in tennis, becoming the only only tennis player to win a Career Grand Slam in both singles and doubles. She has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, 14 women's doubles titles, and 2 mixed doubles titles.
Who is Serena Williams
She is an American civil rights activist. She was the first African American child to attend white-only William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana at the age of 6.
Who is Ruby Bridges
She was a multi-talented American author, poet, civil rights activist, singer, dancer, actress, composer, and Hollywood's first Black female director. One of her infamous poems is "Still, I Rise."
Who is Maya Angelou
He was the first African-American student at Iowa State and known for discovering many ways to use a peanut.
Who is George Washington Carver?
He was the first African American player for the Brooklyn Dodgers and made it to six World Series.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This lawyer fought against segregation in schools and later became the first African American Supreme Court Justice.
Who was Thurgood Marshall?
She was picked to read her poem at the 2021 presidential inauguration.
Who is Amanda Gorman?
Although a poor score on a test initially discouraged him, this African American persevered and created the ultimate squirt gun.
Who is Lonnie Johnson?
In 2012 at the London Olympics, she became the first American to claim gold medals in the team and individual all-around events and the first African American to win the all-around gymnastics title.
Who is Gabby Douglas
At the age of nine, this civil rights activist was arrested and spent 5 nights in jail.
Who was Audrey Faye Hendricks?
She showed the world that both Black people and women can be pilots.
Who is Bessie Coleman?
Among his many inventions, the gas mask and traffic light are two of his greatest inventions.
Who is Garret Morgan
He was the home run king (estimated 962 home runs) and catcher that never made it to the MLB.
Who was Josh Gibson?
He fought for equality during the civil rights movement, marching with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., against oppression and risking his life for justice. He was known for getting into good trouble.
Who is John Lewis
This 6 time Grammy award winner sang the National Anthem at the 1991 Super Bowl. She sang the popular song "I Wanna Dance With Somebody."
Who is Whitney Houston?