Identifying Black Excellence

Who is this key figure in the American civil rights movement?

Legendary boxer and civil rights activist who 'floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee'

First African American female to go to space

Civil rights advocate famous for her Montgomery bus Incident (Fun fact: She lived in Detroit)

Considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time

Canadian businesswoman and civil rights activist who challenged segregation in Nova Scotia in the 1940's.

Who is this American television personality, actress, and entrepreneur?

Canadian Olympic gold medalist. Was dubbed 'World's fastest man' in 1996

African American Inventor of the SUPER SOAKER. A toy that generated more than a billion dollars in sale.

South African President who spent 27 years in prison for fighting apartheid

This Canadian 'Certified Lover Boy'

This cartoon dad whose show has won many NAACP image awards. Hint: his name is said on Holy- Bieber & Chance the Rapper

This African American gymnasts used the Tokyo Olympics as a platform to start discussions about athletes' mental health.

This musician popularized reggae music and used his lyrics to advocate for social change, unity, and justice in Jamaica.

Who is this influential African American?