Accomplishments
This entrepreneur became the first self-made female millionaire in the United States by creating beauty and haircare products for Black women.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
This poet and civil rights activist was the first African American woman to write a screenplay for a major Hollywood film: Georgia, Georgia.
Who is Maya Angelou?
“I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people and people of color. To me, this is bigger than football, and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way.”
Who is Colin Kapernick?
This athlete from Oakland, CA created his own clothing line, has a career in acting, and supports youth sports programs in underserved communities.
Who is Marshawn Lynch?
This former member of the Black Panther Party’s autobiography, Assata, has been influential in understanding the struggles of Black liberation movements.
Who is Assata Shakur?
“I want my music to show that you don’t have to fit into a box to be successful. Just be yourself, and you’ll get there."
Who is LaRussell?
This Black transgender activist and drag queen is best known for her involvement in the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City.
Who is Marsha P. Johnson?
This writer, poet, and civil rights activist wrote the song Lift Every Voice and Sing, known as the Black national anthem.
Who is James Weldon Johnson?
“I am not interested in being an activist for the sake of being an activist. I’m interested in being an activist for the sake of making change.”
This person was the first Black female television journalist in the San Francisco Bay Area, who covered major events like the Civil Rights Movement.
Who is Belva Davis?
This author, feminist theorist, and social activist wrote Ain’t I a Woman? a book that explored the struggles of Black women.
Who is Bell Hooks?
“The revolution has always been in the hands of the young. The young always inherit the revolution.”
Who is Huey P. Newton?
This African American historian, educator, and scholar founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. His work led to the establishment of Black History Month.
Who is Carter G. Woodson?
This author famously wrote Go Tell it on the Mountain, Notes of a Native Son, and The Fire Next Time. These works addressed systemic racism and the struggles of African Americans
Who is James Baldwin?
“Radical simply means grasping things at the root.”
Who is Angela Davis?