Advocacy & Equality
The basic tenets of this theory (often conflated with antiracism) emerged out of a framework for legal analysis in the late 70s and early 80s created by black legal scholars.
What is Critical Race Theory
A prolific genius that authored 28 scientific papers and calculated trajectory analyses for multiple launches - notably the orbital mission of John Glenn.
Who is Katherine Johnson?
She recently received the key to the city of Inglewood.
Who is Issa Rae?
This American civil rights activist and former quarterback is most known for his public demonstrations against the NFL which eventually led to his unemployment.
Who is Colin Kaepernick?
Last year, this person became the first black senator from the deep south since the reconstruction era.
Reverend Raphael Warnock
He led the first Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches on March 7th 1965. Additionally, he served in the House of Representatives for 17 terms under Georgia’s fifth district
John Lewis
A viral immunologist at the National Institutes of Health where she is a scientific lead for the Coronavirus Vaccines & Immunopathogenesis Team. Her team led the concept of designing the viral sequence data for the Moderna vaccine.
Who is Dr.Kizzmeika Corbett?
She became the first African-American to receive an Oscar after starring in the movie "Gone with the Wind."
Who is Hattie McDaniels?
She is tied as the most decorated gymnast of all time, holding the most World medals, gold medals. and Olympic medals won by an American gymnast.
Who is Simone Biles?
This man served as a vocal representative for Maryland's 7th congressional district. He also founded the program to mentor and elevate youth leadership
Who is Elijah Cummings?
After being blocked from registering to vote multiple times in Selma, Alabama, this woman became famous for punching a pro-segregation sheriff who hit her with a club during a voting rights demonstration
Who is Annie Lee Cooper?
His invention of the carbon filament for the incandescent lightbulb made electric lighting practical and affordable for households
Who is Lewis Latimer?
He was the first African-American actor to win an Oscar. He was in the movies Lilies of the Field, and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.
Who is Sidney Poitier?
The first Black Head coach in All-American professional sports
Who is Bill Russell?
This Yale Law School graduate served as a representative for the state of Georgia for 11 years. She launched "Fair Fight" to ensure that every American had a voice in the election system.
Who is Stacey Abrams?
This Harvard Graduate, lawyer, social justice activist, and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative wrote the book Just Mercy.
Who is Bryan Stevenson?
This Baltimore, Maryland native is an author, journalist, and activist. His bestseller “Between the World and Me”, was a #1 New York Times bestseller, and was a finalist for the National Book Award.
Who is Ta-Nehisi Paul Coates
This successful musician is also a philanthropist that has raised millions of dollars for charitable initiatives around the world - especially in her home city
Hint: the name of the city starts with an H
Who is Beyonce
They were the only Black man to win singles titles at Wimbledon, Australia, and US Open
Who is Arthur Ashe?
She was the first African American woman to appear on the Presidential ballot in all fifty states during the 1988 US presidential election
Lenora Fulani
This outspoken advocate for gay rights was one of the most prominent figures in the Stonewall uprising of 1969
Who is Marsha P. Johnson?
This enslaved woman became one of the most prominent writers/poets of the late 1700s
Who is Phillis Wheatley
He was the highest paid pianist of the 19th century
Who is Thomas “Blind Tom” Wiggins
She is from France and revolutionized figure skating by performing backflips during competitions
Who is Surya Bonaly?
This term refers to the systematic denial of goods, services, and/or funds, for residents of certain areas based on race. The Fair Housing Act of 1968 attempted to resolve this practice.
What is Redlining?