Related Black History Biographies:

1. Allen Kenneth Johnson 1971-Present Allen Kenneth Johnson is a world-class track and field athlete who was a dominant force in the 110-meter high...
2. Jackie Robinson 1919-1972 The first African American in the twentieth century to play major league baseball, Jackie Robinson was undoubtedly one of...
3. Jesse Owens 1913 – 1980  James C. (“Jesse”) Owens overcame physical, economic, and racial barriers to become one of the greatest athletes...
4. Lewis H. Latimer 1848-1928  Lewis H. Latimer was a leading engineer in the formative years of the electric power industry at the end...
5. Wilma Rudolph 1940-1994  Wilma Rudolph overcame polio to become a successful athlete and the first American woman to win three Olympic gold...