Everyone is studying different people for Black History Month. Please answer the following questions and add your group members initials.
Birthday
Where I lived
3 Major Accomplishments
Another fun fact
Friday, February 13, 2009
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birthday:1820
ReplyDeleteWhere I live:Maryland
3 major accomplishments:
Another fun fact:She helped Africa Americans to freedom.
person: Harriet Tubman
Natalie,Ariel
Name: Eartha Kitt
ReplyDeleteBirthdate: January 17th, 1927
Where she lived: (born in) North,South Carolina
3 Major Accomplishments: Won scholarship to Katherine Dunham Dance School, Became Catwomem on the Batman show, and was nominated for a Tony award in her starring role in Broadway show, Timbuktu.
Another Fun Fact: Eartha Kitt was a late singer and actress. She died on December 25th at 81.
Facts by Douglas and Macy
Halle Berry
ReplyDeleteBy: A.E.S. E.J.K
My birthday is August 14, 1966. I lived in Cleveland, Ohio. I have three major accomplishments American actress, former fashion model, and beauty queen. A fun fact about me is that my middle name is Halle. My real name is Maria Halle Berry. I am famous because i am the only woman of African-American descent to have won the award for Best Actress.
Herman Cain
ReplyDeleteBirthdate: December 13th, 1945
Where he lived: Was born in Georgia
3 Major accomplishments: A CEO of Godfather's Pizza,an accomplished baritone, and President of Board of National Restaurant Assosiaction.
Another fun fact: He still lives in Georgia today!
Made by Douglas and Macy
Crispus Attucks
ReplyDeleteBirthday: I was born in 1723.
Place where I lived: I lived in Boston.
3 major accomplishments:
More fun facts:
Why I am famous: I am famous because I was the first person to die for liberty during the Boston Massacre of 1770.
Name: Sidney Poitier
ReplyDeleteBirthday:Feb.20,1927
Were I lived:in Miami,Florida
3 Major accomplishments:I was in alot of movies and I defied racial stereotyping and I was an Author
Fun facts:I was a Grammy winner and a Golden Globe winner
Hannah and Nicholas
I was born on November 18, 1975 in Santo Domingo. I lived in the Dominican Rebublic. My nickname is " Big Papi." One of my accomplishments is being a 5 time all star. I also hold the Red Sox single season record for home runs with 54 set during my 2006 season on the Red Sox. I won the American League Silver Slugger Award 3 years straight (2004,2005,2006)
ReplyDeleteThree mayor acclopishments are...
ReplyDelete1.I was in the house of repersenitives
2.won the presidential of freedom award
3.Womens hall of fame
birthday:february 21,1936
fun fact:Boston University law school
Where I lived:Houston,Texas
Info. by Brittany and Jack
Barck Obama
ReplyDeleteI was born on August 4,1961
As a child I lived in Hawaii.
I was elected 44th president of united states. I was in the Illinois senate from 1997-2004. I got elected to the United States senate in 2004. I went to lawschool in Chicago, Illinios. I sworn in on January 20, 2009.
-Ethan M
We are doing George Washington Carver for our person. Here are the answers to the questions.
ReplyDeleteBirthday: January 1864 (Day is unknown)
Where I lived: Diamond, Missouri
3 Major Accomplishments: I cam up with about 105 food recepies that included peanuts, about 100 of them where used in farms and houses. The point of that was to find and/or make a hybrid peanut plant. I also invented a safer version of nitroglycerin. Last, I was also an educator, inventor, scientist, and a botanist.
Another Fun Fact: Was named a "Black Leonardo" because of what he created.
BCR 23 and TIT
I was born into slavery in 1850.
ReplyDeleteI gained freedom and moved to Chicago, Illinios during the Civil War.
I then opened a furniture store.
People's complaints about big furniture inspired me to design a hideaway bed.
I was the 1st African American to recieve a patent from the U.S.patent and trademark office.
Her first model folded into a cabinet that additionally served as a roll-top desk and stationary shelf.
PM,AC
Harriet Tubman
ReplyDeleteShe was a spy. She helped African Americans have freedom.Natalie Arel
Mae Jemison
ReplyDeleteI was born on October 17, 1956.
I lived Decatur, Alabama.
My accomplishments are being the first African
American Woman to travel in space, I went into orbit aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour, and I got in the International Space Hall of Fame.
In 1988 I won the Essence Science and Technology Award. In 1989 I won the Gamma Sigma Gamma Women of the Year Award.
Rosa Parks By Parker and Andrew
ReplyDeleteBirthday: I was born February 4, 1913 in Tuskegee, Alabama
Died: I died October 24, 2005 Detroit, Michigan
Famous: I didn’t get up from a bus seat when I was told by a white person.
Fun Fact: I lived for 92 years!
Martin Luther King Jr. by.ac'dh
ReplyDelete.My birthday is January 15,1929.
.I was born in Atlanta Georgia.
.I was asanated in Memphis Tennessee.
.Fun fact/I earned Noble peace prize in 1964 for helping people give each other the same amount of respect. I have a dream speach.
Jesse Owens: I lived in Glenville, Ohio
ReplyDeleteBorn: September 12,1913
Major accomplishments: long jump( 26.5) 100 M. 200 M.
Cool fact, I proved Hitler wrong by proving that any race can run faster and jump father.
sorry this is jack I forgot to put my persons name:barbra jordan
ReplyDeleteName: David Ortiz
ReplyDelete3 Accomplishments: Won American League Silver Slugger Award 3 years in a row (2004,2005,2006.)
Birthdate: November 18, 1975
Where I lived: Santo Domingo, Dominican Rebublic
Fun Fact: My nickname is " Big Papi."
Hi i'm Muhammed Ali and i was born on January 17, 1942. I am famous for domanating heavyweight boxing in the 1960s and the 1970s.I lived most of my early life in louisville, Kentucky,U.S. Some of my accomplishments are 1.In Rome 1960 i won a gold meadle for lightheavyweight in the Olympics! 2. I have lost 5 fights out of 61! 3. i have K.O people 37 times!
ReplyDeleteBy Alex C. and Nicholas P.
hello! my name is Louis Armstrong. I lived from 1901-1971. My birthday is August 19. 3 of my major accomplishments is when I became a famouse Jazz player, I won the Grammy award, and I won the rock-n-roll award. A fun fact is that I actually play 3 instroments.
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Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.
ReplyDeleteDate Of Birth:I was born on 1/15/29
Where I Lived:Atlanta Georgia
Famous:Yes I was very Famous indeed I gave every african amarican freedom! I am also the son of Martin Luther king a famous preecher. I won the Nobel Peace Prize how cool is that!
My name is Guion Bluford.
ReplyDeleteBorn: November 22, 1942
Major Accomplishments: 1st African American to fly into space. I also was an airforce fighter pilot. He flew in 144 combat missions in the Vietnamm War. I lived in Philidelphia, PA.
One more interesting fact is that I had 2 kids - Guion III and James.
Facts by: Andy and Emily
we did Sarah S. Goode.she was born in 1850.
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John Abraham
ReplyDelete1. Timmonsville, SC, May 6, 1978
2. Timmonsville, SC
3. Three time Pro Bowler; 13th overall pick in 2000 draft the the New York Jets; ATL Falcons got me for their draft pick
4. I have 84 career sacks and 291 solo tackles
Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=2144
TLM and KJC (John Abraham)
I (David Ortiz) was born on November 18, 1975 in Santo Domingo. I lived in the Dominican Rebublic. My nickname is " Big Papi." One of my accomplishments is being a 5 time all star. I also hold the Red Sox single season record for home runs with 54 set during my 2006 season on the Red Sox. I won the American League Silver Slugger Award 3 years straight (2004,2005,2006)
ReplyDeleteThurgood Marshall was born on July 2, 1908
ReplyDeleteMr. Marshall was born in Ballin, Baltimore in the state of Maryland.
Marshall was the first Supreme COurt Justice that was African American.
He was the first of 29 victories against FLorida.
He died in 1993
Hank Aaron
ReplyDeleteMy birthday is 2/5/1934
I live in ATLANTA, GA
3 accomplishments: I broke the career homeruns by getting 715.
I won the MVP award.
I am one of the famous African American outfielders that played for the Braves.
Fun Fact: I won a Golden Glove Award.
By Ally and Cole (and Hank Aaron)