Three African Americans Who Made a Difference

February is Black History Month. Let’s honor three African Americans who made a difference.

Mae Jemison liked science. She became a doctor. She was the first female African American astronaut. She flew on the Space Shuttle.

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February is Black History Month. Let’s honor three African Americans who made a difference.

Thurgood Marshall was a lawyer. He helped African Americans gain equal rights. He became a judge on the Supreme Court.

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February is Black History Month. Let’s honor three African Americans who made a difference.

Lisa Leslie loved to play basketball. She won the Olympic gold medal for basketball three times. She was one of the first women to join the WBNA. She also coached basketball teams.

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