Black History Month Influential People
This woman's arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a public bus was the catalyst for the year-long Montgomery bus boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This man had a dream that all people will be equal.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
An American basketball player, who played for the Chicago Bulls and won finals MVP 6 times? Also, he's the only player in the History of the NBA to be named both the League's MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season!
Who is Michael Jordan?
These are the colors that represent Black History Month.
What is red, green, black and yellow?
One of the most influential women in the world dubbed the "Queen of All Media", got her first media job while still in high school. She now lists talk show host, television producer, actress, author, philanthropist, and media proprietor as her occupation.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
This courageous woman helped more than 300 enslaved people escape to freedom on the Underground Railroad
Who is Harriet Tubman?
He was the United States' first African-American President.
Who is Barack Obama?
American Tennis player who has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles?
Who is Serena Williams?
The relocation of more than six million African Americans from the South to the North is called?
What is the Great Migration?
This movie sported the catchphrase, "Wakanda Forever!"
What is Black Panther?
This influential American writer, poet, singer and civil rights activist explored topics like economic and racial oppression through her writings. Her most well-known book is "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings".
Who is Maya Angelou?
This 4-Star general was the first African American to serve as the US Secretary of State. Holding the position from 2001-2005.
Who is Colin Powell?
Formerly named Cassius Clay, this American heavyweight fighter is considered the best of all time?
Who is Muhammad Ali?
She was the first black female millionaire in America, making her fortune by creating a homemade line of haircare products for Black women.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
Consider one of the most versatile actors of our time, his career has spanned over four decades. He has starred in many Blockbuster films like Malcolm X, Training Day, American Gangster and the Equalizer films. He has won several awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Who is Denzel Washington?
As a 6-year-old, she was the first African American child to attend William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana in 1960; she played a crucial role in desegregating schools. She faced violent protests and fierce resistance from the white community, with a large crowd of angry protestors gathering outside the school on her first day, leading to her having to be escorted to and from school daily by Federal Marshals.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
Trained in Alabama and nicknamed "The Red Tails" they were a group of African American military pilots and airmen who fought in World War II.
Who are The Tuskegee Airmen?
Her career in track and field peaked in the 1988 Olympic games in Seoul, where won three gold medals and broke world records. She had a bold personality and was known for her speed and unique sense of style on and off the track.
Who is Florence Griffith Joyner (or Flo-Jo)?
The very first Black History Week Celebration was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of this Abolitionist and this U.S. President who during the Civil War, met at the White House.
Who are Frederick Douglass (Feb 14) and Abraham Lincoln (Feb 12)?
This comedian is one of the most influential comedians of his era. Jerry Seinfeld called him "The Picasso of the comedian profession"
Who is Richard Pryor?
The first licensed Black pilot in the world who attended flight school in France in 1920. She paved the way for a new generation of diverse fliers.
Who is Bessie Coleman?
This person was an African American leader in the civil rights movement, a Muslim minister, and supporter of economic self-sufficiency and independence for the Black community. His views often opposed Dr. King's views however they both had the same end goal in mind.
Who is Malcolm X?
This track and field athlete won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics held in Berlin, Germany.
Who is Jesse Owens?
Before Rosa Parks, this brave 15-year old chose not to sit at the back of the bus and was subsequently arrested for refusing to move.
Who is Claudette Colvin?
Orsen Welles referred to this actress as the most interesting woman in the world. She was known for acting in I Spy (1965), her role as Catwoman in the Batman show (1967-1968) and she also had her own show (1969).
Who is Eartha Kitt?