Black History Month: Icon Edition

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  1. 3. This comedian-turned-director is responsible for directing horror films such as Get Out, Nope, and US.
  2. 4. The 44th president of the United States who served from 2009-2017.
  3. 5. In 1967, he became the first black Supreme Court Justice. This means he was one of nine judges serving on the highest court of the United States.
  4. 10. Winner of 23 Grand Slam singles titles and Olympic gold. Known as one of the best tennis players of all time.
  5. 13. The first black woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role. You may know her as "Storm" in the X-Men films of 2000 and 2003.
  6. 14. In 1959, this singer became the first black woman to win a Grammy.
  7. 15. Civil rights activist, known for his "I Have a Dream" Speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963
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  1. 1. With a total of 32 awards and 88 nominations from the Grammy Awards for her music, she is the most-awarded and most nominated (tied alongside her husband) artist in Grammy history.
  2. 2. This singer-dancer-actress got her start on Disney Channel and is known for her roles in Spider-man, Euphoria, The Greatest Showman, Dune, and many more.
  3. 6. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend and pioneer of the "soul" genre. Also known for being blind and singing "Georgia on My Mind"
  4. 7. The first African American child to attend a predominantly white elementary school in 1960 New Orleans, Louisiana. She is still alive today and only 69 years young!
  5. 8. This singer and actress played Ariel in the 2023 version of The Little Mermaid.
  6. 9. Known best for his rap-country song, "Old Town Road"
  7. 11. The first black man to become an EGOT winner in 2018. This means he has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award
  8. 12. Famous shooting guard who played with the Lakers for 20 years. Passed away in a tragic helicopter crash in 2020 with his daughter and 7 others.