OUR CLASS PRESENTS…..
Famous Black Americans
GEORGE WASHINGTON
CARVER
(1861-1945)
George Washington Carver
was a famous inventor and
scientist. He made over 300
uses for the peanut.
PRESENTING…….
ALICE WALKER
(1944- )
Alice Walker wrote “The Color
Purple”. This person is famous
because she is a poet, writer,
teacher , editor and publisher..
By: Kelsie Williams
PRESENTING…….
MADAM C.J. WALKER
(1867-1919)
Madam C.J. Walker was famous
because she sold hair products
for black women. Madam C.J
Walker was the first millionaire.
By: Arynn Jenkins
PRESENTING…….
ALEX HALEY
(1921-1992)
Alex Haley was an African
American
writer. His works include
Roots and
The Autobiography of
Malcolm X.
By: HOSEA GOLDSMITH
PRESENTING…….
DANIEL HALE WILLIAMS
(1856-1931)
Daniel Hale Williams was
the first African American to
do open heart surgery. He
was an African American.
By: Harrison Glackmeyer
PRESENTING…….
BESSIE COLEMAN
(1893-1926)
Bessie Coleman became the first
African American woman to stage
a public flight in America. Her
high-flying skills always wowed
her audience
By: Daniel Barlow
PRESENTING…….
IDA B. WELLS
[1862,1931]
Ida B. Wells was born in Holly
Springs, Mississippi in 1862 she
died and 1931. Wells was a
Journalist for an African/American
news paper.
By: Jaylen Boyd
PRESENTING…….
JOHN H. JOHNSON
(1918-2005)
John H. Johnson died August 8, 2005
aged 87. John the grandson of slaves,
was born in Arkansas City on Jan 19,
1918. John was the first black person to
appear on the Forbes 400 list of the
wealthiest Americans in 1918. John was a
business man. HE was born in Alabama.
By: Tanasha Daniels
PRESENTING…….
DUKE ELLINGTON
(1899-1974)
Duke died in 1974. Duke
Ellington was a African
composer and a big band
leader.
By: Theron Dudley
PRESENTING…….
ELIJAH MCCOY
(1843-1929)
Elijah McCoy was famous for U.S. patents
and railroad innovations. Elijah McCoy
was a member of the Canadian British
forces who earned 160 acres from the
Canadian government as payment for
service to his country.
By:
Mercedes Ivey
PRESENTING…….
LANGSTON HUGHES
[1926-1964]
We was famous because he
played the piano. Langston
Hughes was born February
1, 1902. Langston Hughes
died May 22, 1967
By: Erykah Manora
PRESENTING…….
PERSONALITY
(1861-1945)
George Washington Carver
was a famous inventor and
scientist. He made over 300
uses for the peanut.
By: Zoe McDaniel
PRESENTING…….
CONDOLEEZZA RICE
(1954- )
SHE BECAME THE FIRST
WOMAN AND AFRICAN
AMERICAN TO BE A STANFORD
UNIVERSITY. SHE IS GEORGE
W. BUSH SISTER.
By: Hailey Mullins
PRESENTING…….
BOOKER .T. WASHINGTON
(1856- 1915)
Booker T. Washington was a
political leader. He was born 1856.
He died 1915. He was famous for
dominate figure in the African
American community.
By: Jaisean Murphy
PRESENTING…….
JESSE JACKSON
(1962 - )
Jesse was a spokesman. He
was born on October 8,
1962.
By: Jakobe Omalho
PRESENTING…….
JAN MATZELIGER
(1861-1945)
George Washington Carver
was a famous inventor and
scientist. He made over 300
uses for the peanut.
By: Maurice Poole
PRESENTING…….
ARTHUR A. ASHE
[1943-1993].
Arthur Ashe was born in
July 10,1943. Arthur Ashe
died on February 6, 1993.
He was born at Richmond,
Virginia.
By: Da’Nadia Ross
PRESENTING…….
CHARLES DREW
(1904-1950)
Charles researched in the
field of blood transfusion. In
high school and
at college he excelled in
athletics and
was a all American football.
By: Kendrix Watts
PRESENTING…….
FREDRICK DOUGLASS
(1818-1895)
HE WAS A CIVIL RIGHT ACTIVIST.
DURING THE CIVIL WAR DOUGLASS
BECAME A CONSULTANT TO
PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By: CHELSI PETTWAY
PRESENTING…….
MAYA ANGELOU
(1928- )
Maya Angelou is a celebrated
poet, novelist, educator,
dramatist, producer, actress,
historian, filmmaker, and civil
rights activist.
By: Anayah Thomas
PRESENTING…….
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