Civil Rights
In 2017, the leader of the #MeToo movement was named Time's Person of the Year.
Who is Tarana Burke?
This American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, dancer, actor was notorious for songs like "When Doves Cry", "Purple Rain" and "Kiss."
Who is Prince?
This legendary basketball player passed away over a year ago in a tragic plane crash.
Who is Kobe Bryant?
This abolitionist became famous for his antislavery writings after escaping slavery.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
Founder of a dance theater that champions Black dancers.
Who is Alvin Ailey?
This legendary baseball player was a SF Giant for 21 seasons!
Who is Willie Mays?
The first person to refuse to give up their bus seat for a white passenger.
Who is Claudette Colvin?
This memoirist, poet & civil rights activist has won 3 Grammy awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Who is Maya Angelou?
This American professional tennis player and former world No. 1 in women's single tennis has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles.
Who is Serena Williams?
The first African American child to integrate an all-white public elementary school in the South.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
This painter made a portrait of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama.
Who is Kehinde Wiley?
This boxer won an Olympic medal and was a heavyweight champion three times!
Who is Muhammad Ali?
This activist was a prominent member of the LGBTQ+ rights movement and led a riot at Stonewall.
Who is Marsha P. Johnson?
This singer embodies the goddess Oshun (a Yoruba water goddess) in her music video.
Who is Beyoncé?
This legendary gymnast was the 2012 Olympic all around champion and the 2015 World all-around silver medalist.
Who is Gabby Douglas?