1. Famous Black Americans
Our Class Presents…..
Famous Black Americans

2. George Washington carver
PRESENTING…….
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George Washington Carver was a famous inventor and scientist. He made over 300 uses for the peanut.

3. PRESENTING……. Alice Walker (1944- )
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Alice Walker wrote “The Color Purple”. This person is famous because she is a poet, writer, teacher , editor and publisher..
By: Kelsie Williams

4. PRESENTING……. Madam C.J. Walker (1867-1919)
Madam C.J. Walker was famous because she sold hair products for black women. Madam C.J Walker was the first millionaire.
By: Arynn Jenkins

5. PRESENTING……. ALEX HALEY (1921-1992)
Alex Haley was an African American
writer. His works include Roots and
The Autobiography of Malcolm X.
By: HOSEA GOLDSMITH

6. By: Harrison Glackmeyer
Daniel hale williams
PRESENTING…….
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Daniel Hale Williams was the first African American to do open heart surgery. He was an African American.
By: Harrison Glackmeyer

7. PRESENTING……. Bessie coleman (1893-1926)
Bessie Coleman became the first African American woman to stage a public flight in America. Her high-flying skills always wowed her audience
By: Daniel Barlow

8. PRESENTING……. Ida b. wells [1862,1931]
Ida B. Wells was born in Holly Springs, Mississippi in 1862 she died and Wells was a Journalist for an African/American news paper.
By: Jaylen Boyd

9. PRESENTING……. John h. johnson (1918-2005)
John H. Johnson died August 8, 2005 aged 87. John the grandson of slaves, was born in Arkansas City on Jan 19, John was the first black person to appear on the Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest Americans in John was a business man. HE was born in Alabama.
By: Tanasha Daniels

10. PRESENTING……. Duke Ellington (1899-1974)
Duke died in Duke Ellington was a African composer and a big band leader.
By: Theron Dudley

11. PRESENTING……. Elijah mccoy (1843-1929)
Elijah McCoy was famous for U.S. patents and railroad innovations. Elijah McCoy was a member of the Canadian British forces who earned 160 acres from the Canadian government as payment for service to his country.
By:
Mercedes Ivey

12. PRESENTING……. LANGSTON HUGHES [1926-1964]
We was famous because he played the piano. Langston Hughes was born February 1, Langston Hughes died May 22, 1967
By: Erykah Manora

13. PRESENTING……. Personality (1861-1945)
George Washington Carver was a famous inventor and scientist. He made over 300 uses for the peanut.
By: Zoe McDaniel

14. PRESENTING……. CONDOLEEZZA RICE (1954- )
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SHE BECAME THE FIRST WOMAN AND AFRICAN AMERICAN TO BE A STANFORD UNIVERSITY. SHE IS GEORGE W. BUSH SISTER.
By: Hailey Mullins

15. PRESENTING……. Booker .t. washington (1856- 1915)
Booker T. Washington was a political leader. He was born He died He was famous for dominate figure in the African American community.
By: Jaisean Murphy

16. PRESENTING……. Jesse Jackson (1962 - )
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Jesse was a spokesman. He was born on October 8, 1962.
By: Jakobe Omalho

17. PRESENTING……. Jan Matzeliger (1861-1945)
George Washington Carver was a famous inventor and scientist. He made over 300 uses for the peanut.
By: Maurice Poole

18. PRESENTING……. Arthur a. Ashe [1943-1993].
Arthur Ashe was born in July 10,1943. Arthur Ashe died on February 6, He was born at Richmond, Virginia.
By: Da’Nadia Ross

19. PRESENTING……. Charles drew (1904-1950)
Charles researched in the field of blood transfusion. In high school and
at college he excelled in athletics and
was a all American football.
By: Kendrix Watts

20. PRESENTING……. FREDRICK DOUGLASS (1818-1895)
HE WAS A CIVIL RIGHT ACTIVIST.
DURING THE CIVIL WAR DOUGLASS BECAME A CONSULTANT TO PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By: CHELSI PETTWAY

21. PRESENTING……. Maya Angelou (1928- )
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Maya Angelou is a celebrated poet, novelist, educator, dramatist, producer, actress, historian, filmmaker, and civil rights activist.
By: Anayah Thomas

22. Credits
We hope you have enjoyed our class powerpoint. Each of us did our own research, selected and imported our pictures, and typed in the information on the slide. We look forward to creating and sharing more slideshows.

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