Music
This musician wrote "Say It Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud" after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. and changed the preferred term from the n-word to 'black.'
James Brown
Sports power couple seen to be representatives for the LGBTQ community
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird
7 foot basketball player who scored 100 points in a game, a record for most points in a game
Wilt Chamberlain
Starring role in Fresh Prince of Bel Air and father two famous children
Will Smith
In 2014, was the first girl to play in the Little League World Series, pitching a complete game shutout
Moné Davis
Known for his protest songs that were apolitical, specifically "What's Going On?"
Marvin Gaye
First gay baseball player to come out public, leaving the game after playing for the Tigers, Dodgers, and Padres. (Not the Moneyball guy.)
Billy Bean
First African American coach to win the Super Bowl, in 2007 with the Colts
Tony Dungy
American comedian and actor, has starred in Grown Ups, The Longest Yard, and the Madagascar movies
Chris Rock
First African American woman to win a gold medal in the Olympics in bobsled
Vonetta Flowers
Most controversial and commanding rap group of the 1980s with their hit song, "F*** the Police"
N.W.A.
Was ousted from the sport because of coming out as gay in 2015 in the NFL
Michael Sam
Four time NBA MVP and five time champion who passed away in February
Kobe Bryant
Actor and professional wrestler, starring in The Game Plan, Fast and the Furious franchise, and much more
Dwayne Johnson
An American gymnast with a total of 30 Olympic and World Championship medals
Simone Biles
Known for his flamboyant personality and love for purple. Performed at Super Bowl XLI in the rain.
Prince
Was the number one tennis player in the world and broke ground for women in the sport.
Billie Jean King
First African American to win the World Series with the Indians in 1948
Larry Doby
Has starred in The Greatest Showman and Spider-Man MCU movies
Zendaya
NFL's first full time female coach for the Washington Football Team
Jennifer King
Helped make MLK's birthday a federal holiday with his song, "Happy Birthday," which is still sung at black birthday celebrations and in honor of Dr. King.
Stevie Wonder
First openly gay man to qualify for the Olympics for the United States
Adam Rippon
NFL's all-time leader in receptions, yards, and touchdowns, three time Super Bowl champion
Jerry Rice
Actress known for her role as Catwoman from Cleveland
Halle Barry
Retired American soccer player, goalkeeper for the US Women's National Team, won the World Cup in 1999
Brianna Scurry