First African-American inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
First African-American inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Lead plaintiff in Supreme Court case Browder v. Gayle, which ruled segregation on public buses unconstitutional.
First African-American woman in space
Their sacrifice contributed to equal access to education across the country.
Father of Negro Baseball Rube Foster, established the first professional baseball league for African-Americans.
In 1909 Henson and Peary along with four Eskimos became the first people to reach the North Pole.
Rustin was the chief organizer of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
Copeland’s ascendence to the top of the ballet world is an inspiration to ballerinas of color everywhere,
Anita Hill's courage empowered women to seek the justice they rightfully deserved, for workplace discrimination.
As a congresswoman Chisholm was a stalwart advocate for social justice and equal education rights.
Annan's tenure as Secretary-General ushered lasting peace.
The name Dorothy Height should be synonymous with 'Women's Rights' and 'Civil Rights.'
Dean holds three of IBM's original nine patents, stemming from his contributions to the invention of the Personal Computer.
Allen founded the first national black church, the African Methodist Episcopal or AME.
She patented the Laserphaco Probe, which treated cataract.
U.S. Air Force’s first Black general. He ultimately served a total 33 years of active duty before retiring in 1970.
Woodson is responsible for the celebration of Black history every February since 1976.
What is the Black Liberation Flag and what do the colors represent?