Musicians
He begin singing with 4 of his older brothers and then became famous for his 'Moonwalk' and thrilling dance moves.
Who was Michael Jackson?
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?
She started a space camp for children after being the first African American female to fly in space.
Who is Mae Jemison?
This famous artist plays many instruments, despite not being able to see the sheet music.
Who is Stevie Wonder?
Fire fighters can thank this inventor for this mask that filters out smoke.
Who was Garrett Morgan?
She lost use of her left leg at age four, and at age 16 she became the first black woman to win a medal in the Summer Olympics.
Who was Wilma Rudolph?
This six year old was escorted to school by four federal marshals on her first day of school.
Who was Ruby Bridges?
Born in Charlotte, NC and raised in New York, this artist is known for his collages, which he created largely from painted paper, magazine clippings, and bits of fabric.
Who is Romare Beardon?
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?
He invented a device that would automatically add oil as it was needed and as the train kept moving.
Who was Elijah McCoy?
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?
Born a slave in 1838, he became one of the first African Americans to work in law enforcement.
Who was Bass Reeves?
Born Troy Andrews, this Grammy nominated trombone player lead a band at age six and headlines the New Orleans Jazz Fest.
Who was Trombone Shorty?
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 home run king (estimated 962 home runs) and catcher that never made it to the MLB.
Who was Josh Gibson?
At the age of nine, this civil rights activist was arrested and spent 5 nights in jail.
Who was Audrey Faye Hendricks?
This poet written and read "Still I Rise" at the Inaguration for Bill Cliton.
Who is Maya Angelo
She is best known for performing at the Lincoln Memorial in 1939, after she was denied permission to sing for an integrated audience at Washington's DAR Constitution Hall.
Who is Marian Anderson?
Although a poor score on a test initially discouraged him, this African American persevered and created the ultimate squirt gun.
Who is Lonnie Johnson?
She was the one fastest African American girls and at the age of 7 her left leg got sick with polio.
Who is Wilma Rudolph
She refused to give her seat up on the bus.
who is Rosa Parks
She showed the world that both Black people and women can be pilots.
Who is Bessie Coleman?