Ketanji Brown Jackson
Ketanji Brown Jackson was nominated by President Joe Biden to become an associate justice on the Supreme Court after a distinguished career as a federal public defender and judge. She is the first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Elvis Presley
Musician and actor Elvis Presley rose to fame in the mid-1950s — on the radio, TV and the silver screen — and is one of the biggest names in rock 'n' roll history.
Sonia Sotomayor
Nominated by President Barack Obama on May 26, 2009, Sonia Sotomayor became the first Latina Supreme Court Justice in U.S. history.
Aaliyah
Signed to a recording contract at the age of 12, Aaliyah became an overnight R&B sensation. At the height of her stardom, a fatal plane crash ended her life.
Miles Teller
American actor Miles Teller is known for his starring roles in 'Whiplash,' 'The Divergent Series' and 'Top Gun: Maverick.'
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist who refused to surrender her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Her defiance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz is an actress known for her comedic roles and girl-next-door charisma. She has starred in an array of films like 'There's Something About Mary' and 'Charlie's Angels.'
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur was embroiled in a feud between East Coast and West Coast rappers and was murdered in a drive-by shooting in 1996, leaving behind an influential musical legacy at the age of 25.
Robert Frost
Robert Frost was an American poet who depicted realistic New England life through language and situations familiar to the common man. He won four Pulitzer Prizes for his work and spoke at John F. Kennedy's 1961 inauguration.
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