Civil Rights Terms
The struggle to eliminate discrimination and secure equal rights for Black Americans that took place mainly in the 1950s and 19605
What is the Civil Rights Movement.
This inventor is often called the "Black Edison" for his significant contributions to the railroad industry, including the multiplex telegraph system.
Who is Granville T. Woods.
This legendary civil rights leader delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington in 1963.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This "King of Pop" revolutionized music with his album Thriller and is known for groundbreaking music videos, as well as his influence on dance and pop culture.
Who is Michael Jackson
Widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, this athlete has won multiple NBA championships and has become a prominent advocate for social justice.
Who is LeBron James
This is a type of protest in which people stop buying the products or services of a company
What is a boycott.
This physicist and engineer is credited with pioneering work in infrared imaging and space technology for NASA.
Who is George Alcorn.
This Supreme Court Justice was the first African American to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Who is Thurgood Marshall.
This influential jazz trumpeter, known for his powerful improvisation and charismatic stage presence, is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians in the history of jazz.
Who is Louis Armstrong
This American tennis player was the first African American man to win Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, and the Australian Open, earning four Grand Slam singles titles in total.
Who is Arthur Ashe.
These were laws in place from 1876-1965 that segregated (separated) Black people from white people and limited their opportunity to vote, hold jobs, get an education and enjoy other freedoms
What are Jim Crow Laws.
A doctor and medical researcher, this individual’s work in blood plasma and the development of blood banks has saved countless lives.
Who is Dr. Charles Drew.
This journalist and activist was famous for her anti-lynching campaigns and the founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Who is Ida B. Wells.
Known for his essays and novels, this writer was a prominent voice in the Civil Rights Movement and addressed issues of race, identity, and the black experience in America in works like Go Tell It on the Mountain and Notes of a Native Son.
Who is James Baldwin
This volleyball player was a dominant force in international women’s volleyball, becoming an Olympic silver medalist and one of the sport’s greatest athletes.
Who is Flo (Flora) Hyman.
This was founded in 1966 by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale, this organization was part of the Black Power movement and promoted Black independence and armed self-defense against police brutality
What is the Black Panther Party.
This woman invented a home security system, which led to the creation of modern closed-circuit television (CCTV).
Who is Marie Van Brittan Brown.
This civil rights leader from Mississippi is known for his "I'm Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired" quote and his involvement in the Freedom Democratic Party.
Who is Fannie Lou Hamer.
This poet and author is famous for works like I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and was a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement, using her writing to speak on social justice.
Who is Maya Angelou
This legendary soccer goalkeeper was a key member of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, winning two Olympic gold medals and a World Cup.
Who is Brianna Scurry
This is the 1964 Mississippi Summer Project aimed to register Black voters in Mississippi, educate community members through Freedom Schools and increase Black political representation
What is Freedom Summer.
Co-inventor of the personal computer’s color monitor, this engineer's work in computing changed the way we use technology today.
Who is Mark Dean.
This teenager was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, nine months before Rosa Parks' famous act of defiance.
Who is Claudette Colvin.
Known as the "First Lady of Song," this jazz vocalist's career spanned six decades and she was a leading figure in the world of jazz and popular music.
Who is Ella Fitzgerald.
Known as the "fastest woman in the world," this athlete won three gold medals in the 1960 Rome Olympics and became a symbol of racial and gender equality in sports.
Who is Wilma Rudolph.