Abolitionists
Known as "Black Moses".
Harriet Tubman
Famous female journalist who led an anti-lynching campaign and fought for women's suffrage.
Ida B. Wells
Believed in peaceful, non-violent protests. Marched at Selma to help pass the Voting Rights of 1965. Famous for his "I Have a Dream" speech.
This Queen B rose to fame during the 1990's with a girl group known as "Destiny's Child".
Beyonce
Lead talk show host for 25 years. Also a television producer, actress, author, and philanthropist.
Oprah Winfrey
First African American President of the United States--served two terms in office.
Barack Obama
Sued for his freedom and lost. Famous court case.
Dred Scott
Famous speaker who supported segregation and believed that the best way for African Americans to progress was self-improvement through an attempt to "dignify and glorify common labor."
Booker T. Washington
Known as "the mother of the civil rights movement." Put a spotlight on racial injustice when she refused to give up her bus seat to a white man in Montgomery, Alabama.
Rosa Parks
The "King of Pop" and regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century.
Michael Jackson
This multiple award nominee and winner is also known by his stage name, The Fresh Prince.
Will Smith
Formerly a California State Senator, she is now the first African and Asian American Vice President, as well as the first female Vice President.
Kamala Harris
Escaped slavery and wrote a book about his life as a slave. Famous speaker who inspired many to fight for the abolitionist cause.
Frederick Douglass
Most important black protest leader in the United States during the first half of the 20th century and created the NAACP.
W.E.B. DuBois
Believed in defending oneself "by any means necessary," thus sparking what many considered to be a radicalize, potentially violent version of the civil rights movement.
Malcolm X
Lead singer of the vocal group "The Supremes," one of Motown's most successful groups and one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time.
Diana Ross
Started as a stand-up comedian, but came to prominence as a cast member of Saturday Night Live in the early 1990s. Has since become a prominent actor, writer, producer, and director. He also recently rebooted the "Saw" franchise.
Chris Rock
Won the Nobel Peace Price for his work and was elected to become the first Black South African president.
Nelson Mandela
Fought for abolition and women's suffrage. Changed her name from Isabella Baumfree.
Sojourner Truth
What does NAACP stand for?
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Organized sit-ins at segregated lunch counters and has served as a Georgia congressman since 1986.
John Lewis
This "Queen of Soul" valued R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
Aretha Franklin
During the era of segregation, she was the first African American to win an Oscar, even though she wasn't allowed to sit in the awards ceremony.
Hattie McDaniel
First black woman appointed to the Supreme Court.
Ketanji Brown Jackson