Led the Civil Rights Movement; famous for his “I Have a Dream” speech.
Sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott by refusing to give up her seat.
Fought apartheid; became South Africa’s first Black president.
Advocated for Black rights, dignity, and empowerment.
Escaped slavery and rescued many enslaved people via the Underground Railroad.
At age 6, she became the first Black child to attend an all-white school in New Orleans.
Grassroots organizer who encouraged young people to become leaders; helped form SNCC.
8. #BlackLivesMatter Movement (Marco)
Black Lives Matter is a movement that works to end racism and violence against Black people and to ensure equality, justice, and human rights for everyone.
Barack Obama - Jonas Winter
Abraham Lincoln - Artur
Used peaceful protest to help India gain independence.
Spoke out against apartheid using nonviolence; won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Advocates for girls’ education; youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Educator who opened schools for Black Americans and fought for equality.
Teen activist and rapper who campaigns against forced child marriage.
Promotes girls’ education globally through the “Let Girls Learn” initiative.
Although known for climate activism, she is also a champion of youth and girls’ empowerment.
Founded the American Red Cross.
Saved over 1,000 Jews during the Holocaust.
Former child laborer who campaigned for children’s rights worldwide.
Poet and writer who spoke about racism, identity, and hope.
Escaped slavery and became a powerful speaker for freedom and equality.