Civil rights pioneer who led the Nashville sit-in movement and helped pass the '64 Civil Rights Act.
Civil rights pioneer who led the Nashville sit-in movement and helped pass the '64 Civil Rights Act.
First woman self-made millionaire.
Second black player to compete in Major League Baseball.
The Green Book helped keep black travelers safe
Institutions aimed at providing higher education options for Black students.
Civil Rights icon, American hero, and Congressman representing Georgia's 5th District.
NASA mathematician who calculated the trajectories of the most historic U.S. space flight missions.
Most influential period of Black culture in U.S. history.
This band leader's musical expression formed the genre of music known today as jazz.
Literary giant who authored "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," and "Still I Rise."
First elected Black governor of any U.S. state.
Inventor of the home security system.
Astronomer and mathematician who accurately forecast solar and lunar eclipses
Political activist who fought for Civil Rights, prisoner rights, and human rights.
First Black woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for Literature and a recipient of the National Book Award.
Oldest Black Greek-letter collegiate fraternity, founded in 1906.
Foremost cancer research physician, propelling chemotherapy drugs from obscure to a viable option.
A Methodist denomination of Christianity created by people of African descent.
Brave poet, LGBTQ+ activist, and intersectional feminist who gave a voice to the voiceless.
Born a slave but died a self-published chef