On the left we have Ella Fitzgerald known as the “The first lady of song”. Fitzgerald was known as the first African American woman to win a Grammy award. In her lifetime she sold a total of 40 million albums and earned 13 Grammys. To the right we have Beyoncé Knowles-Carter who has won 28 Grammy’s, the most for any female artist. Beyonce has also sold over 118 million albums making her one of the best selling artist of all time. ” In 2001 Beyoncé won Song writer of the Year award at the American Society of Composers, and Publishers pop music awards. The award prestigious in its own right, came with two marks of distinction. Beyoncé was the second woman to ever win it, and she was the first African American woman to attain the honor” (Dylan, P. (2007). Beyoncé. The Rosen Publishing Group).
Earl Lloyd is the first African American male to play in the NBA. Lloyd was an All American at West Virginia University before entering joining the NBA. His first game was the season opener for Washington Capitols. LeBron James is the second most decorated basketball player in NBA history after Micheal Jordan. James is a 4 time MVP with 4 championships.
Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry better known as Stephin Fetchit is the first African American actor to have a successful career. Fetchit became the first African American actor to become a millionaire. He played in a total of 44 films. Tyler Perry is a successful actor, producer, and screen writer. In 2011 Perry was listed as the highest paid man in entertainment.
Wilma Rudolph became the “fastest women in the world” winning the gold medals in one Olympics. Rudolph competed in the 100 meter-dash, 4×100 meter-dash, 200 meter- dash, making her the most known black woman in the United States. Allyson Felix has won athlete of the year a total of 5 times carrying with a total of six gold medals and three silver, making her the most decorated female track and field Olympian of all time.
Joseph Rainey was the first African American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and second African American person to serve in the United States Congress. Rainey spent more than 8 years in the House working to pass civil rights legislation, fund public schools, and guarantee equal protection under the law. Barack Obama served as the 44th presidents of the United States. During his presidency he ended the 2008 Recession, reformed health care, raised fuel efficiency standards, and the list goes on.
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