Who is the woman many call, "The Mother of the Civil Rights Movement?"

Rosa ParksRosa Parks  On December 1,1955, Rosa was coming home from her job at a department store.  She got on a crowded bus and sat down in the middle section, which was ok for black people to do as long as no white people were standing.  At the next stop, more white people got on the bus and had to move to the middle section.  The bus driver told four African Americans in Rosa ’ s row to get up and move to the back.  They all moved except Rosa.  The bus driver called the police and Rosa was arrested.

Who won four gold medals during the 1936 Olympic Games held in Nazi Germany?

Jesse OwensJesse Owens  Owens ’ s crowning achievement occurred during the 1936 Olympic Games held in Nazi Germany. Hitler hosted the games, hoping to promote the superiority of the Aryan race. He was sorely disappointed.  Owens won four gold medals in the 00- and 200- meter dashes, the long jump (setting a world record in the process), and the 400- meter relay.  e-owens-s-inspiring-history e-owens-s-inspiring-history

Who was the first African American woman astronaut?

 Mae C. Jemison was born on October 17, 1956, in Decatur, Alabama. On June 4, 1987, she became the first African-American woman to be admitted into the astronaut training program. On September 12, 1992, Jemison finally flew into space with six other astronauts aboard the Endeavour on mission STS47, becoming the first African-American woman in space. In recognition of her accomplishments, Jemison has received several awards and honorary doctorates.  mae-c-jemison mae-c-jemison

Who was given the Nobel Peace Price for peaceful work for Civil Rights?

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Dr. Martin Luther King Jr  It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.  I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed. "We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal."  I have a dream today.  I have a dream that one day the state of Alabama, will be transformed into a situation where little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls and walk together as sisters and brothers.  I have a dream.

Who was the first African American baseball player to play in the major league?

Jackie RobinsonJackie Robinson  Jackie excelled for the Dodgers  Never started any fights or said anything about all the abuse he received  Blacks saw Jackie as a hero  Eventually, even whites began to see Jackie as a heroic figure  Became a symbol in American society

Who was the African American woman that was the conductor of the underground railroad?

Harriet TubmanHarriet Tubman  Harriet began her work in the Underground Railroad because she wanted to save members of her own family.  Harriet is believed to have helped over 300 people to freedom.

Who is known as the “Queen of all media?”

Oprah WinfreyOprah Winfrey  Billionaire Oprah Winfrey is best known for hosting her own internationally popular talk show from 1986 to She is also an actress, philanthropist, publisher and producer.

Create your own PowerPoint  Choose any person to research for Black History Month.  Create a PowerPoint with at least 5 slides.  Slides must include at least five facts about the person and at least three pictures.