Inventions
This person created milk, straws, cosmetics, and medical oils. He also invented the peanut.
George Washington Carver
This jazz singer, also considered "The Queen of Jazz" was the first African American to receive a Grammy in 1946
Ella Fitzgerald
Michael Jordan wore this number when he played for the Chicago Bulls
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This woman refused to give up her seat on the bus to a white man, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Rosa Parks
The 2018 won Marvel it's first 3 Oscars
Black Panther
On October 13, 1914, in Cleveland, Ohio, this person created the gas mask. He also created the traffic light.
Garrett Morgan
On May 16, 1983, Michael Jackson was performing his new song 'Billie Jean'when he did this dance that changed dance history.
The Moonwalk
This man was the first African American major league baseball player in the 20th century
Jackie Robinson
In 2016, this athlete kneeled during the national anthem at an NFL game in protest of police brutality, sparking a national movement. His protest continues to influence how athletes express their desire for change.
Colin Kaepernick
This singer has her clothing brand, the Ivy Park Collection, under Adidas
Beyonce
The ironing board was originally patented in 1858 and was later improved by this African American woman in 1892
This artist is considered to be the pioneer of reggae music and single-handedly managed to bring Jamaican culture and music to the masses.
Bob Marley
Born in Jamaica, this athlete ran a 100 meter sprint in 9.58 seconds and is widely considered to be the greatest sprinter of all time.
Usain Bolt
This activist led the political march from Selma to Montgomery On March 26, 1965. State and local police used billy clubs, whips, and tear gas to attack hundreds of civil rights activists that joined the march.
Martin Luther King Jr
This celebrated poet, performer, and social activist, wrote the book I Know Why The Caged Bird sings. She is the first Black Woman to be featured on the quarter
Maya Angelou
In the year 1906 this African American woman invented the first line of black hair products
Madame CJ Walker
In 2018, this rapper became the first rapper to win the Pulitzer Prize for music, making history as the first hip hop artist to win the prestigious prize. His hit "Alright" became a protest chant against police violence towards black people
Kendrick Lamar
This female tennis player won 23 Grand Slam tournaments
Serena Williams
Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza, and Opal Tometi are the founders of this major movement
Black Lives Matter
In 2011 this President presented Maya Angelou the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
President Obama
The first home security system was invented in 1966 by this African American woman
Marie Van Brittan Brown
This artist was named Artist of the Decade in 2021 by Billboard Music. With over 232 entries on the Billboard Hot 10, 45 top 10 singles and nine No. 1 albums under his belt, only two other artists have received the accolade before him.
Drake
This soccer athlete became the youngest French player to score at a World Cup, and became the second teenager, to score in a World Cup Final. He received the Best Young Player and French Player of the Year awards for his performances.
Kyilan Mbappe
This activist served on the United States House of Representatives and was one of the "Big Six" leaders, a group who organized the 1963 March on Washington. He said: "Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble."
John Lewis
In 2017, this poet was named the first-ever National Youth Poet Laureate of the United States, and is the youngest presidential inaugural poet in US history.
Amanda Gorman