Black History

Barack Obama

His historical presidential campaign gave hope to millions.

Martin Luther King Jr.

His dream led to a legendary civil rights movement.

Maya Angelou

Her powerful writing garners universal acclaim

Rosa Parks

She turned a bus ride into a national protest against inequality.

Jackie Robinson

The baseball player who broke the color barrier.

Nelson Mandela

The South African activist who fought for a nation' s freedom.

Ella Fitzgerald

Her rise to stardom started on the stage of the Apollo Theater.

Rubin Carter

A heavyweight boxer who fights injustice.

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