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- 1. A dynamic leader of the Black Panther Party, he organized free breakfast programs and fought for racial and economic justice.
- 7. A behind-the-scenes organizer who empowered grassroots movements. She co-founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and mentored young activists.
- 8. A scholar and co-founder of the NAACP, he fought for civil rights and equality. His work, The Souls of Black Folk, remains a cornerstone of African American literature.
- 11. A fearless conductor of the Underground Railroad, she led over 300 enslaved people to freedom. She also served as a spy during the Civil War.
- 12. visionary leader of the Civil Rights Movement, known for his "I Have a Dream" speech. He championed nonviolent resistance to achieve racial equality.
- 13. founded the first black owned national bank and thriving cosmetics company
- 15. founded poro college and paved the way for black hair care businesses
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- 2. A key figure in the Civil Rights Movement, he worked closely with Dr. King and led the Selma to Montgomery marches.
- 3. A voting rights activist and co-founder of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. Her famous phrase, "I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired," became a rallying cry for justice.
- 4. first self made millionaire in the united states
- 5. DouglassEscaped slavery to become a powerful abolitionist, writer, and speaker. His autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, exposed the horrors of slavery.
- 6. A bold civil rights leader who advocated for Black empowerment and justice. His legacy inspires the fight against systemic racism and inequality.
- 9. An educator and civil rights leader, she founded Bethune-Cookman University and advised President Franklin D. Roosevelt on minority affairs.
- 10. patented the first permanent wave machine
- 14. Known as the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement," her refusal to give up her bus seat sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott.