Althea Gibson Learn about the life of tennis great Althea Gibson.		Jacob Lawrence Learn more about the life of the American painter and educator Jacob Lawrence.
Abolitionists Working Together Students learn about the women in the abolitionist movement by reading a poem, a speech, and...		Thurgood Marshall Learn more about the life of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.
African-American Inventors Share an article that tells of significant inventions by African Americans between 1800 and...		James Baldwin A brief article about Jame Baldwin, including related resources.
Fannie Lou Hamer Learn more about Fannie Lou Hamer, an inspirational figure to many involved in the struggle for...		Jesse Owens, Olympic Athlete Learn more about the life of track and field star Jesse Owens.
Maya Angelou A brief article about Maya Angelou.		Crispus Attucks A brief article about Crispus Attucks, believed to be the first man killed in the American...
Benjamin Banneker An article, including related resources, about Benjamin Banneker.		James Meredith Learn about Civil Rights leader James Meredith, who in 1961 was denied admission to the...
Jesse Jackson Learn more about the life of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.		Barbara Jordan Short article about Barbara Jordan.
Mary McLeod Bethune An article about Bethune's contributions.		Louis Armstrong A brief article about Louis Armstrong.
Billie Holiday Learn more about the life of jazz singer Billie Holiday.		Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Olympic Athlete Learn more about the life of track and field star Jackie Joyner-Kersee.
Judith Jamison Learn more about the life of American dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison.		Muhammad Ali, Olympic Athlete A brief biographical article about Muhammad Ali and this athletic career accomplishments.