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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

This person is best known for his paintings, which can be found on the cover of books like I Have a Dream: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

He was an American politician, statesman, and civil rights activist and leader who served in the United States House of Representatives for Georgia's 5th congressional district from 1987 until his death in 2020.

This person was an American composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra from 1923 until his death in 1974.

He was an Olympic Champion speed skater from the United States. At the 2006 Winter Olympics, he became the first African-American to win a gold medal in an individual sport.

This pioneer of the soul music genre was often referred to as "The Genius."

In the summer of 1961, this person became the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field during a single Olympic Games.

He was elected the first African American President of the United States in November 2008. He served two terms in office.

This person was one of the most celebrated and respected writers/poets of the Harlem Renaissance. His style was called Jazz Poetry.

She is an American politician and attorney who is the 49th and current vice president of the United States. She is the United States' first female vice president, the highest-ranking female elected official in U.S. history.

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