Famous Names in Black History
He was known as the "Black Babe Ruth."
Who is Josh Gibson?
This last name, adopted by Malcolm during his transformation, symbolized the loss of African heritage caused by slavery.
What is X?
He helped survey the land that would become Washington, D.C.
Who is Benjamin Banneker?
While in prison, Malcolm X joined this religious movement led by Elijah Muhammad, which promoted Black independence and rejected white supremacy.
What is the Nation of Islam?
I was the first African - American player to win the Heisman Trophy.
Who is Ernie Davis?
This white supremacist group burned down Malcolm’s childhood home when he was four years old and continued to terrorize his family.
What is the Ku Klux Klan?
He was the Chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party. He was assassinated by the Chicago police in 1969.
Who is Fred Hampton?
After his release from prison, Malcolm X was appointed to lead Temple Number Seven in this New York neighborhood, where he greatly expanded membership.
What is Harlem?
She was a mathematician whose precise calculations helped make U.S. spaceflight possible. Working at NASA, she played a vital role in missions such as John Glenn’s first orbital flight and the Apollo 11 Moon landing.
Who is Kathrine Johnson?
Malcolm X’s parents were followers of this early Pan‑African leader, whose philosophy inspired Black pride and independence.
Who is Marcus Garvey?