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- Alvin Ailey Jr. was a dancer, choreographer, and activist. Born in Texas during the Great Depression, he moved to Los Angeles in 1946 and saw his first dance performance, and in 1949 he took his first dance class at Lester Horton's Melrose Ave.
- John Lewis. John Lewis was born as the son of sharecroppers in rural Alabama in 1940. He studied at the American Baptist Theological Society in Nashville and helped to organize sit-ins against segregated restaurants; during this period, he coined his iconic phrase, "Good Trouble," and was jailed on numerous occasions.
- Daisy Bates. When the Supreme Court ruled that segregated schools were unconstitutional, Daisy Bates stepped up to help a group of Black students integrate into an all-white high school—that group is known as The Little Rock Nine.
- Ruby Bridges. Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to integrate into a white elementary school in 1960. At only six years old, Ruby walked by protesters screaming awful slurs and angry words at her every day.
- Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) was a pivotal leader in the American Civil Rights Movement. He continues to be celebrated for his profound influence in advocating for nonviolent resistance and racial equality.
- Harriet Tubman (1822-1913) An abolitionist and political activist, Harriet Tubman is best known for helping enslaved people escape through the Underground Railroad.
- Barack Obama (b. 1961) ADVERTISEMENT. Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, made history as the first Black American to hold the office.
- Maya Angelou (1928-2014) Maya Angelou was an influential poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist, celebrated for her series of seven autobiographies.
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- Muhammad Ali - Championship boxer and civil rights activist.
- Maya Angelou - Author and poet.
- Louis Armstrong - One of the most influential figures in the history of jazz music.
- Josephine Baker - Dancer and singer who fought for racial integration.
Sep 10, 2023 · 8 World-Changing Black Inventors That Every Kid Should Know. From three-way traffic signals and video games to security systems and laser cataract surgery, many brilliant contributions came from...
1. George Washington Carver. 1860s – January 5, 1943. Field: Botanist, Inventor and Teacher. Known for: Born into slavery, George Washington Carver became a foremost botanist, inventor and teacher....
