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Who was Beyonce?
Born Sarah Breedlove, she became the first African American millionaire by selling hair care products.
Who was Madam CJ Walker?
He was the first African American player for the Brooklyn Dodgers and made it to six World Series.
Who was Jackie Robinson?
After a long day at work, this brave lady refused to give up her seat on the bus.
Who was Rosa Parks?
This six time NBA champion played for UNC and the Chicago Bulls. He now owns the Charlotte Hornets.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This famous artist plays many instruments, despite not being able to see the sheet music because he is blind
Who is Stevie Wonder?
Popularized peanut butter, and invented hundreds of uses for peanuts, soybeans, pecans, and sweet potatoes such as: soaps and shampoos, oils and fuels, synthetic rubber, inks, dyes, paints, and stains, plastics
Who was George Washington Carver?
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?
He had a dream and peacefully fought for his dream to become a reality.
Who was Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr?
She was the first African American pilot.
Who was Bessie Coleman?
This group's famous song “ABC” is the perfect song for making you a "Dancing Machine".
Who is Jackson 5?
She invented the modern day ironing board.
Who was Sarah Boone?
He was the first youngest African American to win the golf Masters when playing on the PGA (golf) Tour.
Who is Tiger Woods?
This lawyer fought against segregation in schools and later became to first African American Supreme Court Justice.
Who was Thurgood Marshall?
Invented Black History Week which later became Black History Month
Who was Dr. Carter G Woodson?
This rapper invented the Beats headphones.
Who was Dr. Dre?
Every time a person crunches into a potato chip, he or she is enjoying the delicious taste of one of the world's most famous snacks – a treat that might not exist without the contribution of black inventor.
Who is George Crumm?
His nickname is King James and was the youngest player drafted by the NBA.
Who was Lebron James?
Former slave who became the leader of the freedom movement to end slavery.
Who was Frederick Douglass?
Famous for writing over 60 books containing poems, short stories , plays, musicals, and operas, including The Dream Keeper and other poems.
Who was Langston Hughes?
First black woman to earn a number one single. "Check On It" have a number one film in the box office (Pink Panther) and win a Grammy all in the same week.
Who is Beyonce?
Invented the home security system in 1966. This system was monitored and would call the police if someone broke into your house.
Who is Mary Van Brittan Brown?
First and only African American U.S. Figure skating champion
Who is Debi Tomas?
Nine students who integrated Little Rock Central High School.
Who are the Little Rock 9?
First sorority to have youth affiliates such as Pearlettes, Amicettes, and Archonettes
Who is Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.