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By: Fourth Grade Students

Famous Black AmericansDigital Posters

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Life and FamilyBessie Coleman had three sisters and 2 brothers. Bessie’s dad left when she was 9 years old. She died in 1926 on April 30th in Jackson , Florida preparing a show.

Famous AccomplishmentsBessie Coleman was famous for being the first African American to get her pilots license. She received her license in 1921. Bessie Coleman performed aerial acrobatics.

Why was Bessie Coleman Successful?Bessie Coleman was successful in life because she believed that African Americans could be pilots too. Bessie Coleman faced many challenges as both as a woman and also as an African American. She was interested in learning and worked hard at that as well.

BornBessie Coleman was born on January 26, 1892 in Atlanta, Texas.

By: Koda

Bessie Coleman

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Life and FamilyMayan and Willie were Louis’ mother and father. Louis was poor and neglected and he stole to survive. Louis lived in the Waif’s house for 18 months or so.

Famous AccomplishmentLouis was famous for playing the trumpet. He also introduced jazz music. He influenced nearly all jazz horn players who came after him.

Why Louis Armstrong Successful?He was successful because he found a hobby he was good at. He was also a pop singer. He helped jazz rise to the fine arts.

BornLouis was born in 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

By: Samuel

Louis Armstrong

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Life and Family Jackie Robinson had 3 brothers and 1 sister. His brothers names were Edger, Frank, and Mack and her sisters name was Willa Mae. His dad left him when he was six months old. His mom worked as a maid to feed her children.

Famous Accomplishments Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in the Major League. He worked with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with civil rights. He lead the Brooklyn Dodgers to the Major Leagues lots of times.

Why Jackie Robinson life was Successful? Jackie Robinson practice every day. Jackie Robinson never gave up. When people shouted insults at him he never quit.

Born Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919 in Cairo, Georgia. He grew up in Pasadena California.

By: Corbin Richardson

Jackie Robinson

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Life and FamilyAs a kid Jackie was exceptional at many sports like baseball. Jackie lived a impoverished childhood in southern California. Jackie went to high school and also went to a junior college. He died in 1972. Jackie lived to be fifty six years old.

Famous AccomplishmentsJackie Robinson earned his fame because he was the first black baseball player and was exceptional at it. Jackie Robinson was famous for hitting great and fielding for second base. Lastly, he was famous with the Brooklyn Dodgers by helping them win the World Series.

Why Jackie Robinson was Successful?Jackie was successful because he never gave up even when the crowd did nasty things to him. An example of that would be when Jackie played and people threw stuff at him such as food. Another thing that made Jackie successful is that he practiced a whole lot. He had to have the patients to stay and play.

BornJackie Robison was born on January 31st, 1919 in rural Cairo, Georgia. Jackie had five siblings Willie, Mae, Mack, Frank , and Edgar. Jackie grew up in Pasadena, California.

By: Michael

Jackie Robinson

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Life and FamilyHis mother was stolen by slave raiders. The slave raiders also took him and left him on the side of a dirt road. Susan and Moses Caver raised him.

Famous AccomplishmentsHe was one of the first scientists to teach crop rotation. He taught farmers how to get rid of boll weevils. George also found a lot of ways to use peanuts.

Why George w Carver Successful?Gorge W. Carver was smart and he kept trying to find ways to get ride of boll weevils when they ate up all the cotton. He always asked why and how. He taught people many ways to use peanuts and sweet potato’s.

BornGeorge W. Carver was born between 1860-1864 in Diamond Grove, Missouri.

By: Abby

George W. Carver

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Life and Family Marian had two sisters. As a child Marian sang in church choir. Later, she took voice lessons and began to go on concert tours.

Famous AccomplishmentsMarian was an opera singer. She was famous for performing in the White House. She was a pioneer in overcoming racial discrimination.

Why Marian Anderson Successful?Marian was successful in her life because, she had a pure rich voice that she could sing a great range of parts. Marian helped her family out by doing chores and cleaning. Marian was also successful because at age 19 she got free singing lessons .

BornMarian was born on February 27, 1897 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania .

By: Dakota

Marian Anderson

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Life and FamilyBill Cosby lived in a small apartment in north Philadelphia , Pennsylvania. Everybody in his neighborhood was black and most were poor. Bill Cosby had younger brothers James, Russell and Robert. They always had enough to eat. Their clothes were not the best but they were clean and warm. Like many others in their neighbor hood Cosby did have hard times.

Famous AccomplishmentsBill Cosby has won numerous Emmy awards. He won a athletic scholarship to Temple University. He was the first person to win a Emmy.

Why Bill Cosby Successful?He was successful because he had a mother that taught him from right from wrong. He also was successful because he works very hard. Amused by his observation about family life, customers urged him to stand up comedy.

BornHe was born at three o clock in the morning on July 12 , 1937.

By: Darian

Bill Cosby

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Life and FamilyHis family name is Nathaniel Adams Cole and grew he up in Chicago. His daughters name is Natalie Cole. He died of lung cancer.

Famous AccomplishmentsNat “ King “ Cole was famous for playing his jazz piano and singing. He had two jazz bands. He was an international star.

Why was Nat “ King “ Cole Successful?He started playing piano at his dad’s church at age 12. He also made many albums that were successful because of his great singing. His albums were also famous because of his jazz piano.

BornNat “King “ Cole was born on March 17, 1919 in Montgomery , Alabama.

By: Greyson

Nat “King” Cole

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Life and FamilyFannie Lou Hamer was the youngest of 20 children. Fannie was as a sharecropper most of her life. Fannie Lou was working in the fields with her sharecropper parents at the age of six. Fannie Lou was a daughter of a slave. She died on March 14, 1977.

Famous AccomplishmentsFannie Lou Hamer was a leading black American civil rights activist. Her civil rights activism began in August 1962, when she answered a call by the SNCC, (Student Novident Coordinating Committee). Fired from her job for her activism, she became a field secretary for SNCC and a registered voter in 1963.

Why Fannie Lou Hamer Successful?Fannie Lou Hamer began working for voting rights for blacksafter she tried to register to vote in 1962. Throughout the 1960’s and the 1970’s, she campaigned for voter registration. She was also a part of the desegregation of the National Women’s Political Caucus, when it was founded in 1971.

BornFannie Lou Hamer was born on October 6, 1917. She was born in Montgomery county, Mississippi.

By: Linda

Fannie Lou Hamer

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Life and FamilyTiger is of mixed racial backgrounds. His dad is African American and his mom is Asian. Tiger is an only child. Tiger`s father liked to play Golf too. Mr. & Mrs. Woods knew there son was a good golfer.

Famous AccomplishmentsTiger repeated as a P.G.A. Champion in August 2007 & despite an injury on his left knee, he won 14 Majors! One person almost got more points then him but Tiger didn`t let him.

Why Tiger Woods is Successful?Tiger is successful in life because he kept working hard and played like a good sportsman. He made sure that he was not cheating. He also has good communication skills.

BornTiger Woods was born on December 30, 1975 in Cypress, California.

By : Tyler

Tiger Woods

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Life and Family Ali’s real name was Cassius Clay. Cassius grew up in the American south in a time of segregation. Cassius father, Cassius Marcellus Clay, supported a wife and two sons by painting billboards and signs. His mother, Odessa Grady Clay, worked as a household domestic.

Famous AccomplishmentsAli was an American professional boxer and social activist. Ali was famous because he was the first fighter to win the World Heavyweight Championship and he defended this title 19 times. He was convicted of draft evasion and his title was declared vacant.

Why Muhammad Ali was Successful?Ali was well coached. He practices to become very good at boxing. He kept trying until he retired.

Born Muhammad Ali WAS BORN in Louisville, Kentucky on January 17, 1942.

By: Cameron

Muhammad Ali

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Life and FamilyHank loved his family, but he also loved baseball. Hank wanted to be a professional baseball player. Hanks mom put him in baseball and he never quite because he loved what he did.

Famous AccomplishmentsHank became a professional baseball player. He never gave up because he loved what he did. His coach was one of the best and he taught Hank how to play baseball.

Why Hank Aaron was Successful?Hank Aaron was successful because he had baseball in his heart . He loved what he did. And really cared about baseball.

BornHank Aaron was born in Mobile, Alabama.

By: Tim

HANK AARON

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When he was eight he had to live with his mother and his brother in Boston. When he lived it was 1959. School was hard for Ben Caron as a child.

Ben Carson received a Presidential Medal of Freedom because he separated conjoined twins from their connected body. He also gave speeches on things he thought were right. Ben Carson also wrote a book on what he think is right and he even makes alto biography

Why Ben Carson is Successful? He had a poor academic in elementary school but had a full scholarship in Yale University and became a doctor. He was successful because he save many people’s live. He is also successful because he write about how care for people if they’re sick or in learning.

Ben Carson was born in 1951 and lived in Boston, Massachusetts.

By: Timothy

Ben Carson