Black History is History!

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  1. 3. The most decorated gymnast in history.
  2. 6. She is the first Black person to win Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT) awards.
  3. 7. Most famous for his voicing roles like Darth Vader and Mufasa.
  4. 8. NASA "Human computer" who calculated trajectories for Apollo 11.
  5. 9. Influential Savannah jazz bassist and composer.
  6. 11. A legendary singer, songwriter, and pianist who was blinded during childhood.
  7. 13. The first African American airmen who fought in WWII.
  8. 14. Celebrated American poet and author of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"
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  1. 1. The most awarded performer in Black Reel Award history.
  2. 2. The first Black athlete to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympics.
  3. 4. Lonnie Johnson, NASA engineer, is best known for creating this summer fun item.
  4. 5. He was the first Black graduate of Harvard.
  5. 10. This leading immunologist was key in creating a vaccine for COVID-19.
  6. 12. Known as the "Queen of Soul".
  7. 15. The 44th President of the United States.