This poet, dancer, performer, and activist was able to speak 6 languages

This African American leader was Muslim and a human rights activist. He did NOT believe in integration

This was the first woman in history to lead a combat assault in wartime.

The first person of African descent born in North America.

The official champion 3 point shooter of all time in basketball

This woman was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white man.

This is the youngest player in NBA history to be drafted as the #1 pick

This person was born a slave and became a leader in the abolitionist movement

This girl was the first African American child to attend a previously all white school and was escorted by federal Marshalls to protect her.

This African American politician, author, and educator lived by the motto, "Unbought and Unbossed".

This poet did not speak for 5 years in her early life, and directed several movies later in life.

This Reggae artist sold more than 20,000,000 records

This was the First African American to become a medical doctor