Famous Faces
He had a dream that his four children would one day live in a nation where they would not be judged by the color of their skin
Who Is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This basketball star won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls and has a famous "Jumpman" logo.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This actor played the superhero Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Who is Chadwick Boseman?
She is famous for refusing to give up her seat at the front of a bus in Montgomery, Alabama.
Who is Rosa Parks?
These "Hidden Figures" worked for this government agency to help send the first Americans into space.
Who is NASA?
This talk show host and media mogul is one of the most influential women in the world and started her own TV network, OWN.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
This gymnast is the most decorated in history and is famous for her incredible skills on the floor and vault.
Who is Simone Biles?
Known as the "King of Pop," he became famous for the "Moonwalk" and hits like "Beat It."
Who is Michael Jackson?
This former First Lady wrote a bestselling book called "Becoming" and worked to help kids stay active and healthy.
Who is Michelle Obama?
This inventor created a long-lasting carbon filament that made the light bulb
Who is Lewis Latimer?
Before becoming a legendary Supreme Court Justice, she was a famous lawyer and the first Black woman to serve on the nation's highest court.
Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson?
He broke the "color barrier" in baseball when he started playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This actor is known for his deep voice and roles in The Lion King (as Mufasa) and Star Wars (as Darth Vader).
Who is James Earl Jones?
This woman escaped slavery and then went back 19 times to help others escape through the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This female pilot was the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license.
Who is Bessie Coleman?
This singer, known as "Queen Bey," performed at the Super Bowl and voiced Nala in the live-action The Lion King.
Who is Beyoncé?
This golfer has won 15 professional major golf championships and is one of the most famous athletes of all time.
Who is Tiger Woods?
This jazz trumpeter was known as "Satchmo" and sang the famous song "What a Wonderful World."
Who is Louis Armstrong?
He was the first Black President of South Africa and spent 27 years in prison for fighting against unfair laws.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
This man invented the "Super Soaker" water gun, one of the most popular toys in history.
Who is Lonnie Johnson?
He was a famous scientist who is best known for finding many creative ways to use the peanut.
Who is George Washington Carver?
These two sisters dominated the world of tennis for over two decades, winning dozens of Grand Slam titles.
Who are Venus and Serena Williams?
She was a legendary singer known as the "Queen of Soul" with hits like "Respect."
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This young girl was the first Black student to attend an all-white elementary school in the South (New Orleans) in 1960.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
This hair-care entrepreneur became the first female self-made millionaire in America.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?