20 African American individuals that you might be familiar with, and then again, might not. They dedicated their lives to making a difference. Inspire students to stand up for what they believe, equality, respect for others, and understanding. The presentation may be done as a 3-part nomenclature or as a Who Am I activity.
Discover how our world is different today because of their contributions. To quote John F. Kennedy "One man can make a difference, and everyone should try!" These brave men and women faced the odds, overcame the racism, discrimination, and obstacles they faced and came out victorious. How will your students get inspired?
- Bayard Rustin
- Jesse Owens
- George Washington Carver
- W.E.B. Du Bois
- Thurgood Marshall
- Frederick Douglass
- Harriet Tubman
- Rosa Parks
- Booker T. Washington
- Martin Luther King Jr.
- Elijah McCoy
- Maya Angelou
- Langston Hughes
- Arthur Ashe
- Bessie Coleman
- William Hastie
- Doris Miller
- Ida B. Wells
- Percy Julian
- Jackie Robinson
Card sizes are as follows:
| Whole Card | 3¾ x 5 in. | 9.5 x 12.7 cm. |
| Part Card | 3¾ x 4 in. | 9.5 x 10.2 cm. |
| Label Card | 3¾ x 1 in | 9.5 x 2.5 cm. |
SUGGESTED CONTAINERS
1 Acrylic Sorters and 1 Clear Snap Envelopes - Small
or
1 ETC Large Slotted Boxes - Small and 1 Clear Snap Envelopes - Small
