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William H. Carney
William was born February 29, 1840, in Norfolk, VA. He died December 9, 1908. William H. Carney was a Massachusetts soldier. He was born on February 29,1840 in Virginia. He received a Medal of Honor in May 23,1900. He is the first black soldier to receive this award. -
Harriet Tubman
In 1849 she escaped slavery.
she was born in 1820.
In 1849 was helped by Thomas Garrett. -
Marian Anderson
She was an opera, concert singer born on February 27, 1897, in Philadelphia. She died April 8, 1993. She was educated at South Philadelphia High School.
She was best remembered for her performance on Easter Sunday, 1939, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. -
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks was born February 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, AL. She was also known as the first lady of civil rights. Rosa Parks was born on February 4, 1913, in Alabama She was a Civil rights activist. During her time, there were laws that demanded African-Americans to give up their seats to white people. However, Rosa Parks refused, which caused her to go to jail. -
Jackie Robinson
He was born on January 31, 1919
He died 1972
He was helped by a white man in 1944 -
George Washington Carver
He was a Plant scientist born in Diamond, Mo and died January 5, 1943, He was Educated at Simpson College.
He Taught former slaves farming techniques for self-sufficiency known for suggesting hundreds of uses for peanuts and other plants. -
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg was born on November 13, 1955. She went to the Tisch School of the Arts. Her current net worth is 45 million. -
Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson was born on May 16, 1966
Janet is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. She has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 30 years. -
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King jr was born on January 15, 1929, and was assassinated on April 4, 1968 (aged 39) -
Dwayne Johnson
He was born May 2, 1972, he is 44 years old. He graduated from the University of Miami. His current net worth is 185 million. -
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama was born August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was the 44th President of the United States of America. He served two terms 2008-2016. He was most known because he was the first African- American President. He went to school at Harvard Law School. -
Michelle Obama
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson was born January 17, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois. She was the 44th first lady of the United States of America. During her time as the first lady, she was known for her fashion and they even featured her in a magazine. She went to Princeton University just like her older brother.
