Famous Americans (Part 2)

He was an African American minister who worked so that all people would be treated fairly (equal rights for all people). He led peaceful marches and gave speeches. He also helped bring about changes in laws through peaceful means. (He fought with his words and not his fists)

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Jackie Robinson

• Thurgood Marshall

• Cesar Chavez

She did not let her blindness and deafness keep her from achieving success and happiness. She overcame disabilities and worked to help others who were blind and deaf.

• Rosa Parks

• Pocahontas

• Helen Keller

• Wilma Rudolph

He was a Mexican American who worked to improve conditions for farm workers.

• Cesar Chavez

• Thurgood Marshall

• Jackie Robinson

• Martin Luther King Jr.

She was an African American who refused to give up her seat on a public bus as was required by law many years ago. She also helped to bring about changes in laws and worked so that all people would have equal rights.

• Helen Keller

• Rosa Parks

• Wilma Rudolph

• Michelle Obama

He was the first African American player in the major leagues of baseball. His actions helped to bring about other opportunities for African Americans.

• Jackie Robinson

• Thurgood Marshall

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Cesar Chavez

He was a lawyer who defended people at a time when not all people had equal rights. He was the first African American justice of the United States Supreme Court.

• Jackie Robinson

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Cesar Chavez

• Thurgood Marshall