Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong
Louis Armstrong is an American jazz musician nicknamed Satchmo or Ambassador Satch. He grew up troubled, found music and became the most influential jazz musician, hence the name Ambassador Satch.
Whitney M. Young
Whitney M. Young was the executive director of the National Urban League for 10 years. He grew the organization from 68 chapter to 90. He was considered one of the big six during the civils rights movement.
Congress of Racial Equality
C.O.R.E a pioneer of nonviolence organization that helped change and enforce laws. The Freedom Riders were a movement created by CORE to help desegregate interstate busses. Thank you to all the members and sacrifices made that contributed to society.
The Story of Jocko Graves
The truth behind lawn jockeys has nothing to do with actual jockeys but everything to do with loyalty and commitment. The story of Jocko Graves explains why you see a black kid holding a lantern on someones front lawn.
Garrett Morgan
Garrett Morgan was an inventor during the late 1800s through the early 1900s. We thank you for the traffic light, early gas mask, and hair refiner cream. Your contributions to the culture are appreciated.