Black History Women
Black History Men
Black History Athletes
Black History Artists
Black History Entertainers
100
This woman's brave actions on a bus led the Montgomery Bus Boycott during segregation.
Rosa Parks
100
The 44th President of the United States, the first Black president in the history of the US.
Barack Obama
100
Broke baseball's color barrier, playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Jackie Robinson
100
American singer, songwriter, dancer, who is also known as the "King of Pop." Hits include “Beat It” and “Thriller.”
Michael Jackson
100
The actor known for playing Jackie Robinson in the movie “42” and T’Challa in “Black Panther.”
Chadwick Boseman
200
After escaping slavery, this woman made 13 missions that was called The Underground Railroad to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people, including her family and friends.
Harriet Tubman
200
An agricultural scientist and inventor who developed hundreds of products using peanuts
George Washington Carver
200
Super star basketball player who has one of the world’s most recognizable shoes brands.
Michael Jordan
200
First Black Woman to top Billboard Country Music Chart but has a long list of massive hits like “Crazy in Love."
Beyonce
200
American actor, rapper and film producer. Some of his credits include “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” “Men In Black” and “Aladdin.”
Will Smith
300
She was the first African American first lady.
Michelle Obama
300
A formerly enslaved man who became a leader in the abolitionist movement, which helped end slavery.
Frederick Douglass
300
Competed in 10 NBA Finals (with eight consecutive appearances from 2011 to 2018), winning four NBA championships.
LeBron James
300
Rapper from Bed-Stuy with albums like The Blueprint, The Black Album, and 4:44.
Jay-Z
300
Known for Disney shows, Spiderman as Mary-Jane and the “Dune” movies.
Zendaya
400
1960s civil rights advocate for African-American equality who was married to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Coretta Scott King
400
BONUS:
The month we celebrate Black History.
February
400
Held the MLB home run record (714) for 33 years, before Barry Bonds passed it in 2007.
Hank Aaron
400
Known in part for her massive collaborations, including “Empire State of Mind.”
Alicia Keys
400
She's best known for her long-running talk show
Oprah Winfrey
500
The first African American child to attend a whites-only school in Louisiana.
Ruby Bridges
500
The winning lawyer of the famous case Brown v. Board of Education, in which segregated schools were declared unconstitutional.
Thurgood Marshall
500
One of the greatest tennis players of all time, she played alongside her sister Venus for many years.
Serena Williams
500
Jamaican reggae singer, guitarist, and songwriter, who is considered a global symbol of Jamaican music and culture.
Bob Marley
500
Famous actor known for having a cool voice that has seen him narrate many movies.
Morgan Freeman
600
BONUS: Vocabulary
The term for when people had separate schools, seats on the bus, and entrances to buildings based on color of their skin.
segregation
600
BONUS:
An annual celebration of African American History.
Black History Month
600
BONUS:
Should black history stories be celebrated only during black history month?
No. They should be celebrated and studied all year long!
600
Referred to as the "Queen of Soul", has hits including "R-E-S-P-E-C-T."
Aretha Franklin
600
Brooklyn-based director and actor known for his work that explores race relations. Also known for always having a courtside seat at Knicks games
Spike Lee
700
Born into slavery in New York, but escaped with her infant daughter to freedom. After going to court to recover her son in 1828, she became the first black woman to win such a case.
Sojourner Trouth
700
BONUS:
What Does Black History Month Celebrate?
Important people and Events in African American History
700
Boxer whose real name at birth was Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., but he he changed his name.
Muhammad Ali
700
Seen as one of the biggest pop singers in history, the New Jersey-born star had hits including “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” and "I Will Always Love You."
Whitney Houston
700
Influential actor who is one of 18 entertainers to win the EGOT, which includes an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Academy Award, and a Tony Award. Her big roles included “The Color Purple,” “Sister Act” and more
Whoopi Goldberg
800
In 1968, she became the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress. 
Shirley Chisholm
800
BONUS:
Why did black history month start?
To make sure that the contributions of black Americans are recognized.
800
The first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field during a single Olympic Games.
Wilma Rudolph
800
Opened in 1934, it was a place where many Black American musicans and singers performed.
Apollo Theatre
800
Popular actress known for a massive list of movies like “The Help,” “The Woman King.”
Viola Davis