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Oakshire Elementary School Celebrates
Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history.
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr, and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Stacey Abrams
Stacey Abrams--political leader, voting rights activist and New York Times bestselling author
Benjamin Flores, Jr.--Lil P-Nut
Benjamin Flores, Jr. (Lil' P-Nut) is from Memphis, Tennessee!!!
Ernest Green and The Little Rock Nine
Ernest Green and The Little Rock Nine
Garrett Morgan
Dr. Charles Champion
Dr. Charles Champion-A Memphis Legend!!
Barack Obama
Barack Obama-First African American President of the United States
Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris-First African American/Indian American/Female Vice-President of the United States
Oprah Winfrey
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali-Heavy Weight Boxing Champion
Kid President
Kid President is from Tennessee!!!
Shirley Chisholm
Shirley Chisolm-First African American woman elected to U.S. Congress
Serena Williams
Mae Jemison
Anfernee Hardaway
Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway-A Memphis icon
Willie O'Ree