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.
Toussaint L’Ouverture
Toussaint L’Ouverture, led one of the greatest revolts in history. Not only in battle but with political intelligence as well. Thank You for freeing what we know today as Hati.
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.
Shero, Dorothy Height
Dorothy Height, was an activist that helped organize the march on Washington, advised presidents, helped gain women’s rights.