Black History Month Men
He was the first Black president of the United States.
Barack Obama
She's married to the first Black president of the United States.
Michelle Obama
This style of music is spoken instead of sung, and is also known as "rap."
Hip-hop
Considered by many to be the greatest NBA player of all time, this famous basketball player also starred in Space Jam 2.
LeBron James
This talk show host is famous for his mustache, comedy, and hosting the game show Family Feud.
Steve Harvey
He was leader of the Civil Rights Movement and gave a famous speech titled 'I Have a Dream.'
Martin Luther King Jr.
She refused to give up her bus seat to a white man.
Rosa Parks
This famous singer started out in Destiny's Child, and her hits include 'Crazy In Love' and 'Single Ladies.'
Beyonce
He was the first Black player in Major League Baseball.
Jackie Robinson
This actor played the title character in the Marvel movie Black Panther.
Chadwick Boseman
He was the president who signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which made slavery illegal.
Abraham Lincoln
She's both the first woman and the first Black American to be Vice President of the United States.
Kamala Harris
This controversial singer was nicknamed the 'King of Pop.'
Michael Jackson
This boxer was nicknamed 'The Greatest' and is known for the famous quote "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee."
Muhammad Ali
This director is known for his horror films Get Out, Us, and Nope.
Jordan Peele
He was a Civil Rights Leader and peer of Martin Luther King Jr., although they sometimes disagreed on strategy.
Malcom X
This famous abolitionist used the Underground Railroad to help free dozens of slaves.
Harriet Tubman
This famous rapper is known for his hit song 'Empire State of Mind' with Alicia Keys.
Jay-Z
She's considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time and has won 23 Grand Slams.
Serena Williams
He was the first Bahamian-American man to win an Oscar for Best Actor.
Sidney Poitier
He was a famous Black poet, author, and civil rights activist, known for his novels Go Tell It on the Mountain and Giovanni's Room.
James Baldwin
She's the first Black woman to become a justice on the Supreme Court of the United States.
Ketanji Brown Jackson
This famous singer's hits include 'How Will I Know' and 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me).'
Whitney Houston
She's an Olympic gold medalist and the most decorated American gymnast in history.
Simone Biles
She's the first Black woman to win the Oscar for Best Actress.
Halle Berry