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Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley, born in 1753, was the first published African-American female poet. She was sold into slavery at a young age and was transported to North America. Purchased by a family in Boston, who taught her how to read and write and encouraged her poetry when they saw her talent.The publication of her Poems on Various Subjects, (1773) brought her fame in England and America. She married soon afterward after her husband was imprisoned in 1784, Wheatley fell into poverty and died of illness. -
Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman, born in 1820, was a member Underground Railroad. It was a lifeline for slaves escaping to freedom, and Harriet Tubman was one of its most famous "conductors." She was a Christian and experienced strange visions and vivid dreams. In 1849, Tubman escaped to Philadelphia, then immediately returned to Maryland to rescue her family. When she died, Tubman was buried at Fort Hill Cemetery in Auburn. -
Booker Taliaferro Washington
Booker T. Washington, born on April 5, 1856, was an American educator and advisor to presidents. From 1890 to 1915, he was a dominent leader within the African-Americans. His life goal was to end the suffering of basic material with the majority of African Americans. Washington died on November 14, 1915, at the age of 59. Washington's greatest life's work, the education of blacks in the South, was well progressing and expanding. -
Elizabeth Coleman
Elizabeth Coleman known also as ‘Bessie’, was the world’s first black female pilot. Born in 1892, Coleman rose to fame in national airshows in Europe and America. After a tragic series of mechanical errors, she crashed her plane while performing in Jacksonville, dying immediately at the age of 34. Her legacy has continued, however – in 1995 she appeared on US postal stamps and has received a series of honors across the country for her pioneering work, energy, and passion for aviation. -
Rosa Louise McCauley Parks
Rosa Louise McCauley Parks (February 4, 1913) was an American civil rights activist, who the United States Congress called "the first lady of civil rights". On December 1, 1955, Parks refused to obey the bus driver's order to give up her seat, after the white section was filled. Parks' actions became important symbols of the Civil Rights Movement. She suffered from dementia, and died, she was the first woman and third non-US government official to lie in honor at the Capitol Rotunda. -
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929) was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role of standing up for African Americans. On March 1963 he gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. On October 14, 1964, King received the Nobel Peace Prize at the youngest age. In 1968, he was assassinated on April 4 which caused a lot of riots. His words have been taught in schools across the world and have inspired generations of students. And still, do to this day. -
Prince Rogers Nelson
Prince Rogers Nelson, (June 7, 1958) was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. His music combines a wide variety of styles such as pop, funk, and pop. On June 7, 1984, Prince released his most liked album Purple Rain. Prince won three Grammys in 1984 for best album of original score written for a motion picture. Prince died on April 21, 2016 (aged 57) due to drug addiction, however, he influenced and inspired generations with his well-known music. -
Edward Regan
Edward Regan (born April 3, 1961) is an American comedian, actor, singer, and producer, he is currently 55 to this day. He worked as a stand-up comedian and ranked #10 on Comedy Central's list of the 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time. Murphy's work as a voice actor in films includes Donkey in DreamWorks' Shrek series and the Chinese dragon Mushu in Disney's Mulan. Murphy was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. -
Barack Hussein Obama II
Barack Hussein Obama II, was born on August 4, 1961, he is currently at the age of 55. He was the first African American to serve as president. He has 2 daughters, Sasha Obama and Malia Ann Obama. His presidential term was January 20, 2009 to January 20, 2017. Barack Hussein Obama served as the 44th President of the United States. -
Willard Carroll Smith Jr.
Willard Carroll Smith Jr. was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania September 25, 1968. He started his career as an actor on a show called “ The Fresh Prince of Bel-air “ for 6 seasons. At this day he is known as the famous actor he is. Willard Christopher Smith Jr. was married twice, and now has 3 children, Jaden Smith, Widow Smith, and Trey Smith. To this day he is still alive and at the age of 48. -
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter was born on September 4 ,1981 Houston Texas. She is known as an American singer, songwriter and actress. She performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child and rose to fame in the late 1990s as lead singer of R&B girl-group Destiny's Child. She is currently at the age of 35. -
Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman
Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman (born September 1, 1996), known as Zendaya, is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She is currently at the age of 20. From 2010 to 2013, she starred in the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up as Rocky Blue. She became well-known and signed a deal with Hollywood Records on August 8, 2012, and started recording songs for her debut album on August 12, 2012. She inspires many people with her honesty, humbleness, and her great outlook on life.
