Civil Rights Icons
She never gave up her seat, and helped ignite the midcentury Civil Rights movement.
Who was Rosa Parks?
He has six rings, classic shoes, and is the gold standard in his sport. He even starred in a movie with Bugs Bunny.
Who is Michael Jordan?
He could play a solo with his teeth, pioneered several techniques, and is still considered the greatest rock guitarist ever.
Who was Jimi Hendrix?
Who is Spike Lee?
A two term President of the United States, born in Honolulu.
Who is President Obama?
He led iconic peaceful protests, and his speech at the Lincoln Memorial is one of the defining images of American History.
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?
His Jersey was retired twice by his team, he won an Oscar, and he worked with Charity. He left us too soon.
Who was Kobe Bryant?
John Lennon once said "If you had to give Rock 'n' Roll another name, you might call it ____" this pioneer from St. Louis, Missouri.
Who was Chuck Berry?
He was a street kid who took the art world by storm, impressed Andy Warhol, left us too soon, and his work is now some of the most valuable on the planet.
Who was Jean-Michel Basquiat?
He marched at Selma, worked tirelessly for Civil Rights, and represented Georgia in Congress from 1987 until his death.
Who was John Lewis?
A fiery, outspoken radical and advocate for Black Power, towards the end of his life he began a spiritual journey he sadly never got to complete.
Who was Malcolm X?
One of the all time greatest gymnasts, she has won seven Olympic medals.
Who is Simone Biles?
A singer, guitarist, writer, photographer, and designer - you might also know his daughter, Zoe.
Who is Lenny Kravitz?
She was the first African-American lead dancer in the history of American Ballet Theatre - making her debut in 2015!
Who is Missy Copeland?
A former District Attorney, Attorney General, Senator, and now our "Veep".
Who is Kamala Harris?
He represented Harlem in Congress from 1945-1970, and a stretch of Seventh Avenue has been renamed in his honor.
Who was Adam Clayton Powell Jr.?
Credited with breaking the color barrier in Baseball, he had to endure hardship and abuse, but his patience and courage have now eclipsed his athletic abilities. Every Major League team has retired his jersey number.
Who was Jackie Robinson?
This Texan is part of a new wave of blues-inspired indie rock, bringing the roots to a new generation.
Who is Gary Clark Jr.?
He painted an official Presidential portrait, but is best known for his intense realism and heroic poses of everyday people.
Who is Kehinde Wiley?
A state assemblywoman and congresswoman, she tried running for President and now has a major park in Brooklyn named after her.
Who was Shirley Jackson?
A fierce boxer, he changed his name, lost (and regained) his title, and was never afraid to speak up for equality.
Who was Muhammad Ali?
An Olympic Gold Medalist and WNBA champion, she was imprisoned in Russia, but that never got her spirit down and she returned home safe.
Who is Brittney Griner?
A singer, writer, guitar god, producer, manager, director, actor, and enigma, his Superbowl Halftime show is often considered the best in history.
Who was Prince?
A trumpeter who reinvented himself so many times that he went through multiple forms of Jazz, fusion, rock, and even hip-hop in a decades long career.
Who was Miles Davis?
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Who was Marsha P Johnson?