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Famous Black Americans

Famous Black Americans. Mr. Caffey’s Class 2006-2007. Daisy Bates By:Kristal Baharanyi. When Daisy was eight her mom got killed by three white men She was a famous writer,she published the Arkansas State press. Bates was the only woman who spoke at the March on Washington in 1963

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Famous Black Americans

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  1. Famous Black Americans Mr. Caffey’s Class 2006-2007

  2. Daisy BatesBy:Kristal Baharanyi • When Daisy was eight her mom got killed by three white men • She was a famous writer,she published the Arkansas State press. • Bates was the only woman who spoke at the March on Washington in 1963 • Daisy Bates died on 1999. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAbatesD.htm

  3. Condoleezza RiceBy: Sam Guyton • Condoleezza Rice was the 66th secretary of state. • She was born November 14,1954 in Birmingham, Alabama. • She was the first,second,and third African American woman to serve as secretary of state. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Condoleezza_Rice.jpg

  4. Billie HolidayBy:Karmien Stallworth • Was put into class of Lincoln Elegant Hall of Fame • Married Joe Guy in 1945-was a trumpet player • Went to Europe in 1954 and appeared on a stage of 6,000 ready to sing • Lost her voice on stage and appeared on stage unable to perform well but gracefully made it through http://www.rolling stone.com/artists/Billie holiday/photos/collection/photo/2/large

  5. Alain Lockeby: Patrick Daughtry 2 • He was born in 1885. • He died in 1954. • He was predisposed to music and reading. • He was an art critic and philosopher. http://www.montmartre-virt.paris4.sorbonne.fr/Map%20web%20site/Christine%20Montmartre/Alain%20Locke.JPG

  6. Duke EllingtonBy: Hayden Davis • Born April 29, 1899 and died May 24, 1974. • He taught himself how to play the piano after he heard umpy dump in a new way.(one,two) • He was famous for his jazz music. He was the best.(people said) www.tqnyc.org

  7. Nat King ColeBy: Lauren Nat King Cole was born on March 17 in 1919 in Montgomery, Alabama. He began his singing career in the mid 1930’s while he was still a teenager.He recorded his first album in 1936. He died on February 15, 1965 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Nat_King_Cole_2.jpg

  8. Oprah WinfreyBy: Parker Thompson • Oprah Winfrey was born in a poor house in Mississippi. She was a smart child for her young age. She started her show in 1986. Did you know she is the only woman black billionaire. http://www.achievement.org/autodoc/photocredit/achievers/win0-026

  9. Reggie WhiteBy: Daniel Moore He played football Tennessee. He played football for the Green Bay Packers and Mimi Dolphins. Nick name minister of defense. He died December 26, 2004 at the of 43. http://www2.jsonline.com/packer/sbxxxii/image/10498/whi104

  10. Tyra Banksby:Gwen Tinsley • The Tyra Banks show started in 2005 • Tyra Banks was born on December 4 1973 • Her parents are Carolyn and Don Banks • Tyra Banks was a supermodel 90s - 2000 http://dir.yahoo.com/Arts/Design_Arhttp://dir.yahoo.com/Arts/Design_Arts/Fashion_and_Beauty/Modeling/Models/Female_Models/Banks__Tyra/s/Fashion_and_Beauty/Modeling/Models/Female_Models/Banks__Tyra/

  11. Tavis SmileyBy: Elizabeth Price • Tavis Smiley was very interested in politics since the age of 13. • At the age of 24 he was the youngest member of Mayor Bradley’s executive staff. • He has written a book, has his own T.V. show, and has a radio show. • In 1974 he was predicted one of the 50 future leaders in the Time Magazine. http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/P/PEOPLE_SMILEY?SITE=FLPEJ&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

  12. Muhammad Ali By:Zachary Shafer • Muhammad Ali was the greatest fighter of all time. • He was born on Jan,14 1942. • He won 61 total fights, 56 wins, 37 wins by knockout, 5 loses, and 0 draws. • He won world heavyweight boxing championship 3 times. • And won the North American boxing federation championship as well as an Olympic gold medal. www.cyberboxingzone.com/.../ali-muhammad-22.jpg

  13. Marvin Gaye by : Emma Gregson Marvin was born April2,1939 . His Dad was a preacher . He was a singer and a song writer in R and b . He began his career in 1960 . He was shot and killed in Los Angeles . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Gaye

  14. Jamie FoxxBy: Kejuan Holland • Jamie Foxx has some of the best movies • He have one of the best album • Also he played Ray Charles in the movie Ray http://specials.reify.com/entertai/2005/feb/21jamie1.jpg

  15. Malcolm XBY:Westley • He was a civil rights activist. • His life started on may19,1925. • His life ended in 1964 when he was shot 16 times. http://www.cmgworldwide.com/historic/malcolm/about/photos.htm

  16. Queen latifahBy:Akashia knight • She was a famous rapper. • She stared boxing when she was a rapper. • She played in the movie taxi. • She won Grammy award . • She was born march 18 ,1970 (age 36) • In 2003 she stared in the movie bring down the house. • And she played a many movie. http://www.African Americans.com/images2/QueenLatifah.jpg

  17. Denzel WashingtonBy:Deveon Newby • HE WAS IN MAN ON FIRE. • HE WAS BORN DEC. 1954 IN MT.VERNON,NY. • HIS FATHER WAS A MINISTER • HIS MOTHER WAS A BEAUTICIAN • HE’S AN ACTOR http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/MMPH/254706~Denzel-Washington-Posters.jpg

  18. Elijah MuhammadBy: Hunter • Elijah Muhammad was born in 1875. • He organized his own movement for black rights. • He expressed support for Japan. • He had a wife and 8 kids. • Sadly he died on 2/25/75. http://www.albany.edu/jmmh/vol1no1/elijahm-1.jpg

  19. Gary Davis • He was a blind artist. • Gary Davis was a blues artist. • He was born on April 30, 1896. • He died May 5, 1972. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverend_Gary_Davis

  20. Ray CharlesBy:Delwyn • Every day Ray Charles would go to musician’s class.He started in Greenville Florida.He first start playing a piano at a age of five.His father had died when he was ten.

  21. Spike LeeBy:Sunny Spike LeeBy:Sunny Spike LeeBy:Sunny Spike LeeBy:Sunny • Spike lee was born on march 20th 1957. • Lee got into movies in 1976. • In 1978 Lee entered film school • Lee made a film in $175,000.00 http://imdb.com/gallery/granitz/5773/SpikeLee_Mazur_12502200_600.jpg.html?path=pgallery&path_key=Lee,%20Spike&seq=3

  22. UsherBy:Oliver Thomas • He is born on Oct.14, 1979. • He won a dancing Video award • He is Famous because he sings. http://www.absolutenow.com/photos/EECC025988388380756.html

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