Famous African Americans

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  1. 3. All time leader in the NFL in receptions, yards and touchdowns.
  2. 4. Invented electronic devices for computer guided missiles, IBM computers, and the pacemaker.
  3. 7. He is an American actor, comedian, writer and producer.
  4. 9. Invented a method of eye surgery that has helped many blind people to see.
  5. 10. Invented the first gas mask. Also invented the first ever traffic signal.
  6. 11. American actress, political activist, writer and television host.
  7. 12. He earned the MVP award three times.
  8. 14. First African American gymnast to win gold in both the individual, all-around, and team competitions a the same Olympics.
  9. 16. First African American woman to win an Olympic Gold Medal.
  10. 19. first African American president. He grew up in Hawaii.
  11. 20. First African American elected to the senate in 1966.
  12. 21. In many movies including Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs 2. He is a former American football player.
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  1. 1. In 2003, he had an averagescore of 30.12 per game, the best in NBA history.
  2. 2. First African American woman elected to the US congress in 1972. Douglas Wilder^First African American to be elected as state governor in 1990.
  3. 3. Kersee A woman who is world class in seven different Olympic events
  4. 5. She is a talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist.
  5. 6. A tennis player who has gotten 14 grand slam titles.
  6. 8. invented peanut butter. Overall invented over 50 uses for peanuts.
  7. 9. Seven times Rawlings gold glove winner.
  8. 13. Has played in many movies, including the Lego Movie.
  9. 15. Halle Berry is an actress and former fashion model.
  10. 17. Actress, comedian, model, singer, dancer, and television producer.
  11. 18. He is a former stand-up comedian. He was in many movies, including Rio and Amazing Spider Man 2.