Who Am I? Black History Figures

I am an Olympic gymnast and one of the most decorated athletes, with multiple gold medals. Who am I?

I was the first Black man to win Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, and the Australian Open, making history in tennis. Who am I?

I was an agricultural scientist & inventor who developed innovative uses for peanuts & promoted crop rotation. Who am I?

I was a mathematician whose calculations at NASA were critical to space exploration. Who am I?

I won four Olympic gold medals in track and field, famously defying racism in the 1936 Berlin Games. Who am I?

I am a tennis great, considered one of the greatest athletes of all time, with 23 Grand Slam singles titles. Who am I?

I was a chemist who synthesized important medicinal compounds, including cortisone. Who am I?

I became the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field at a single Olympic Games. Who am I?

I was the first Black woman astronaut in space and a medical doctor. Who am I?

I was a pioneer in blood transfusion and developed methods for blood storage that revolutionized medicine. Who am I?

I was the first Black MLB player to break the color barrier and change the face of baseball forever. Who am I?

I was a world champion boxer known for my outspoken activism and my refusal to serve in the Vietnam War. Who am I?

I invented the traffic signal and a gas mask, saving countless lives. Who am I?

I was a mathematician, astronomer, and surveyor who helped design the layout of Washington, D.C. Who am I?