Musicians
He began 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?
The literary feat performs the song ’Big Guy’ featured in the SpongeBob 2025 animated film.
Who is Ice Spice?
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 is an American artistic gymnast and Olympian who holds the title of the most decorated gymnast in history, with 30 World Championship medals and 11 Olympic medals.
Who is Simone Biles?
He was born in Hawaii, won a Nobel Peace Prize, and was the 44th President of the United States.
Who was Barak Obama?
this famous American sister duo dominated tennis from the late 1990s through the 2010s
Who is Venus and Serena Williams?
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 directs traffic.
Who was Garrett Morgan?
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?
This singers fan base is known as the ‘Bey Hive’
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?
He was a South African anti-apartheid activist and statesman who was the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
Who was Nelson Mandela?
She was picked to read her poem at the 2021 presidential inauguration.
Who is Amanda Gorman?
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?
This inventor invented something you might enjoy on a warm summer day.
Who is Augustus Jackson
Born Cassius Clay, Jr., this boxer won a gold medal in the Olympics and 3 heavy weight titles.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
This Yale Law School graduate is an American politician, lawyer, voting rights activist, and author who served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2007 to 2017.
Who is Stacey Abrams?
The first African American to reach the North Pole in 1909. He later wrote a book about his experience.
Who is Matthew Henson?