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Sojourner Truth
She became the first African-American to win in court against a white man. She was born 1797 and died November 26, 1883 -
Frederick Douglass
He was known as the first African American to become Vice president. He was born February 1818 and died February 20, 1895 -
Hiram R. Revels
He was the first U.S Senate and in the U.S congress He was known for his first speech as the senate and argued about the reinstatement of the black legislators. He was born September 27, 1827 and died January 16, 1901 -
Harriet Tubman
Tubman escaped and subsequently made some thirteen missions to rescue approximately seventy enslaved families and friends. She was born 1822 and died March 10, 1913. -
Dr. Mae Jemison
She was the first African American to go to space. She was born on October 17, 1956 and I think is still alive. -
Barack Obama
He was the first African-American to be president. He was born August 4, 1961 and he is still alive. -
Michelle Obama
She was the first African American to be the first Lady. She was born January 17, 1964 and is still alive -
Malcolm x
Malcolm x was born on May 19, 1925, and died on February 21, 1965. He was known a Muslim minister and human rights activist. -
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther king was known for his civil rights and nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs. He was born January 15, 1929 and died April 4, 1968 -
Jackie Robison
Jackie Robison was the first African-American to ever play baseball. Jackie Robison was born on January 31, 1919 and died on October 24,1972 -
Daisy Bates
She was a pivotal civil rights activist and the guide, mentor, and advisor for the Little Rock Nine. she was born on November 11, 1914 and died on November 4, 1999 -
Rosa Parks
Rosa parks was born on February 4, 1913 and died on October 24, 2005. She was known for being an American civil rights activist. ''The first lady of civil rights'' and ''the mother of the freedom movement
