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Civil rights activist. Refused to give up bus seat to white man. Was arrested. Received MLK's Nonviolent Peace Prize.

44th President of the United States. Served two terms. Graduated Harvard Law School.

The first to win an Oscar for Lilies of the Field. Starred on Broadway and in Raisin in the Sun- movie in 1961

Grew up in Pasadena. Was the first science fiction writer to blend sci-fi and spiritualism to receive "genius grant".

One of the first models. Helped establish Grace Del Marco Agency. Owner/publisher of The Columbus Times

Black Nationalist who crusaded for African American economics and political power. Inspired millions.

Founder of Motown Recording Corp. producing Diana Ross, Jackon Five. Successful music and film producer in the 1960's.

First to build billion-dollar company TLC Beatrice International. Harvard renamed its Law Center in his name.

Major League Baseball player for the Braves with the nickname " The Hammer". Had more home runs that any other player

Founder of NAACP. Organized "The Niagara Movement": full rights for African Americans. Wrote "The Souls of Black Folk"

She broke the color barrier becoming the first Opera Prima ballerina. She performed on Broadway and in film.

First to play tennis at Forest Hills in 1950 and then at Wimbledon. Won Wimbledon and US Open Womens Singles titles.

US Representative for California's 37th congressional district. Current Mayor of Los Angeles.

"Father of Modern Black History". Promoted study of African American History. Historian, author, Spingarn Medalist

49th Vice President of the United States. First African American female in this role. Former Attorney General of Calif.

First African American woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress in Monster's Ball. Won an Emmy too.

6th President of California State University of LA. Longest serving President. Increased low-income/minority students

Served 22 years in US House of Representatives. Led march from Selma to Montgomery which led to "Bloody Sunday".

Entered Xerox as summer intern, ended up being CEO and chairwoman. One of America's most powerful businesswomen

First African American musical director for the Academy Awards. He has 79 nominations and 26 Grammies. Produced Thriller

First to win gold medal in Winter Olympics in Bobsledding. First American Bobsledders to win a medal in 46 years

First African American baseball player to play in Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers. From Pasadena.

Founder of Tuskegee Institute. Wrote "Up From Slavery.Encouraged social and economic improvement from self-help programs

Youngest inaugural poet to recite her poem at inauguration of President Joseph Biden. Named Youth Poet Laureate of LA

National Council of Negro Women Chairperson. Godmother of women's movement. One of the "Big Six" in 1960's

First African American woman to win a Pulitzer Prize. Also, a Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress-1985

Former US Supreme Court Associate Justice. Constitutional lawyer . Led the fight for school desegregation

Former CEO of powerful black publishing company. Started Ebony, Jet, EM magazines. Awarded Spingarn Medal.

One of the 50 greatest basketball players in NBA History. Inducted into Hall of Fame. Co-owner of Dodgers,Sparks & LAFC

First woman to receive Ph.D in math in US. Fought segregation and received Papal medal for her service

Writer/Novelist/Essayist committed to civil rights and the African American experience. Wrote Go Tell It On The Mountain

First to create/excutive produce Top 10 tv series Grey's Anatomy. Won Golden Globe for Best Drama TV Series in 2015

Artistic Gymnast. Won Olympic gold medals. Top USA Female Olympic Athlete of the Year in 2015. Most decorated gymnast.