This person was often referred to ask the First Lady of Song.

• Billie Holiday

• Shirley Ceasar

• Ella Fitzgerald

• Tina Turner

This American writer of poetry and children's fiction won the Newbery Medal in 2015 for his verse novel The Crossover.

• Kwame Alexander

• E.B. Lewis

• Richard Wright

• Ralph Ellison

She was a politician and lawyer who represented Illinois in the United States Senate from 1993-1999.

• Kamala Harris

• Katrina Pierson

• Star Parker

• Carol Moseley Braun

This person is an actress and former professional boxer. She left the ring with a 24 wins and 0 losses.

• Oprah Winfrey

• Laila Ali

• Althea Gibson

• Jackie Joyner-Kersee

This American artist and illustrator is best known for his watercolor illustrations, which can be found in books such as Jacqueline Woodson's The Other Side.

• Jacob Lawrence

• E.B. Lewis

• Kara Walker

• Jean-Michel Basquiat

This American poet and activist delivered her poem, "The Hill We Climb" at the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden.

• Gwendolyn Brooks

• Alice Walker

• Maya Angelou

• Amanda Gorman

This American track and field athlete won four Olympic gold medals in the 1936 Olympic Games.

• Muhammad Ali

• Jesse Owens

• Michael Jordan

• Hank Aaron

This person's career as the "First Lady of Gospel Music" has spanned over six decades.

• Billie Holiday

• Aretha Franklin

• Beyonce

• Shirley Ceasar

He has been the senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church Atlanta, Georgia since 2005. On January 5, 2021, he won a runoff election to become Georgia’s first African American Senator.

• Darrell Scott

• Dr. Ben Carson

• Raphael Warnock

• Bruce LeVell

This American singer, songwriter and dancer was dubbed the "King of Pop."

• Prince

• Michael Jackson

• Ray Charles

• James Brown