Inventors
best known for creating the modern-day gas mask and traffic light
Garret Morgan
First African American baseball player to play in the Major League. Broke the barriers - race
Jackie Robinson
known for his contributions to the American civil rights movement in the 1960s. His most famous work is his "I Have a Dream" (1963) speech
Martin Luther king jr.
First African American to serve on Supreme Court. Appointed by Lyndon B. Johnson
Thurgood Marshall
was the first African-American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor
Sidney Poitier
He is known as the person who started Black History Month
Carter G. Woodson
Famous Heavyweight Boxer known as Muhammad Ali
Cassius Clay
lead slaves to freedom through Underground Railroad
Harriet Tubman
First African American President of United States
Barrack Obama
became the first African-American woman to win the Academy Award for best actress
Halle Berry
World-famous chemist who made important agricultural discoveries and inventions
George Washington Carver
American artistic gymnast, winner of 32 medals - (Olympics & World Championships)
Simone Biles
father of the civil rights movement. He was an abolitionist, human rights and women's rights activist.
Fredrick Douglass
was an American politician, educator, and author. In 1968, she became the first black woman elected to the United States Congress, and she represented New York's 12th congressional district for seven terms from 1969 to 1983.
Shirley Chrisholm
Civil Rights activist, Author of many books. Changed the world by fighting for what she believed in. she never gave up and was positive.
Maya Angelou
the first black woman millionaire in America" for her successful line of hair care products.
Madam C.J. Walker
became the first (and remains the only) African-American male tennis player to win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon singles titles. Was World #1 player of his time
Arthur Ashe
"the first lady of civil rights" and "the mother of the freedom movement". Sat in the front of the bus
Rosa Parks
Served as Secretary of State under George Bush
Condoleezza Rice
First African-American scientist. Assist in the surveying of territory for the construction of the nation's capital.
Benjamin Banneker
Lewis Howard Latimer was a inventor and patent draftsman. His inventions included an evaporative air conditioner, an improved process for manufacturing carbon filaments for light bulbs, and an improved toilet system for railroad cars.
Lewis Howard Latimer
Both a professional Golfer and Tennis player. One of the first Black athletes to cross the color line of international tennis. In 1956, she became the first African American to win a Grand Slam title (the French Championships).
Althea Gibson
Civil Rights activist, Author of many books. Changed the world by fighting for what she believed in. she never gave up and was positive.
Maya Angelou
Former U.S. senatar
Hiram R. Revels
Innocent African American bystander who was shot during the Boston Massacre
Crispus Attucks