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African American History
Mr. Dan Regan
African American History
Legal &
Political Figures
Activists Artists&
Writers
Athletes Entertainers
Musicians &
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In 1969 this woman became the first black congresswoman, and later became the first African American woman to run for president of the United States
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Who is Shirley Chisolm
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During his career this civil rights activist has worked with Martin Luther King Jr., Harold Washington, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama
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Who is Jesse Jackson
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In 1967, he became the first African American member of the Supreme Court
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Who is Thurgood Marshall
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This man was the first African American to be named Joint Chief of Staff, the highest military position in the Department of Defense
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Who is Colin Powell
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Formally known as Fizzel Gerald Gray, he served as the President of the NAACP (National Association of the Advancement of Colored People) from 1996-2004.
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Who is Kweisi Mfume
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This man was a social activist who led civil rights movements in the 1950’s-60’s. He led the March on Washington (1963) and won the Nobel Peace Prize (1964).
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Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
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Her refusal to give up her seat on a city bus in Alabama led to a nation-wide boycott to end segregation of public facilities.
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Who is Rosa Parks
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She was an abolitionist who help lead 100’s of slaves to freedom in the North traveling along the Underground Railroad.
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Who is Harriet Tubman
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He was the first African American citizen to hold rank in the United States government. During the Civil War he became a consultant to president Abraham Lincoln
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Who is Frederick Douglass
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This African American leader and prominent figure in the Nation of Islam during the 1960’s believed in race pride and black nationalism before his assassination
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Who is Malcolm X
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Writer, director, and African American activist who’s autobiography “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize
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Who is Maya Angelou
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Author who’s book “Roots” shows the relationship between generations and between races, won a Pulitzer Prize in 1976.
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Who is Alex Haley
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An American sociologist, is considered one of the most important black protest leaders in the United States during the 1st half of the 20th Century.
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Who is W.E.B. Dubois
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This poet, writer, and playwright, was one of the founders of the cultural movement known as the Harlem Renaissance
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Who is Langston Hughes
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Considered one of the best contemporary novelists, she was the first African American to receive the Nobel Prize in literature
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Who is Toni Morrison
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This man became the first African American to play major league baseball
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Who is Jackie Robinson
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This boxer “danced like a butterfly and stung like a bee” also referred to himself as the “Greatest of all Time.”
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Who is Muhammad Ali
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This former professional basketball player is considered to be the greatest all-around player in the history of the game.
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Who is Michael Jordan
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Known as the “Brown Bomber” this man was perhaps the first African American to be widely admired whites during his boxing career.
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Who is Joe Louis
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The first and only African American tennis player to win Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, and the Australian open in his career
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Who is Arthur Ashe
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Because of her acting, hosting, and producing, Life Magazine has called her the most influential woman of her generation.
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Who is Oprah Winfrey
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This producer, director, and actor has made many influential movies such as “Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X, and The Inside Man.”
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Who is Spike Lee
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Has been nominated for 5 Oscars during his acting career for his roles in “Cry Freedom, Glory, Malcolm X, The Hurricane, and Training Day.”
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Who is Denzel Washington
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This businessman, and founder of BET (Black Entertainment Television) is also the first African American majority owner of a major professional sports team in the United States.
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Who is Robert L. Johnson
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This comedian, actor, and producer played a major role in the development of a more positive portrayal of blacks on television.
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Who is Bill Cosby
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Known as the “Godfather of Soul” is one of the most important and influential entertainers in 20th century pop-music.
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Who is James Brown
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Singer and actress, her first 4 albums released from 1985 thru 1992 sold over 86 million copies worldwide.
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Who is Whitney Houston
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This rock guitar legend performed the “Star Spangled Banner” at the legendary Woodstock Festival
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Who is Jimi Hendrix
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Born in New Orleans, Louisiana he was a trumpeter and one of the most influential artists in jazz history
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Who is Louis Armstrong
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This composer and record producer has earned a record 79 Grammy Award nominations. Producer of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” Album and produced the movie “The Color Purple.”
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Who is Quincy Jones
