Who am I? PROUD Academy version

I am a writer, poet and activist. I suffered trauma as a young child and did not speak for many years. Who am I?

• Barack Obama

• Michelle Obama

• Maya Angelou

• Henrietta Lacks

I am the first African-American president of the United States.

• Tupac

• Michelle Obama

• Nelson Mandela

• Barack Obama

I was brave and was the first African-American to go to an all-white school at the young age of 6 years old. Who am I?

• Maya Angelou

• Ruby Bridges

• Nelson Mandela

• Oprah Winfrey

I was drafted into the NBA right out of high school. I was the youngest player to ever start in an NBA game. I played for the Lakers. WHo am I?

• Kobe Bryant

• Michael Jordan

• Lebron James

• Magic Johnson

I was a civil rights activist out of Alabama and was the secretary for the MOntgomery chapter for the NAACP. I refused to give up my seat to a white man on a bus in Alabama.

• MIchelle Obama

• Rosa Parks

• Oprah Winfrey

• Ruby Bridges

I created a town that was financed and governed by African-Americans. My town is now a Historic National Park. Who am I?

• Joe Smith

• Nelson Mandela

• Colonel Allensworth

• Barack Obama

I am a musical genius. I had my first recording at the age of 11. I play the harmonica, piano and drums, which I taught myself, all while dealing with blindness. Who am I?

• Justin Beiber

• Flavor Flav

• Stevie Wonder

• Michael Jackson

I was born without the use of my legs. I was banned from my kingdom but later returned to rule over the kingdom and bring peace and equality. Who am I?

• Kobe Bryant

• Sendietta Keita

• Maya Angelou

• SImba

I was placed in prison for my peaceful protests for 30 years. I late became the President of South Africa. I helped eradicate apartheid in the country. Who am I?

• Barack Obama

• The Rock

• Kevin Hart

• Nelson Mandela

I am an attorney and helped my husband become the first African-American President of the United States. I am an activist and fight for the rights of females education. Who am I?

• Maya Angelou

• RUby BRidges

• Oprah WInfrey

• Michelle Obama