Day 9 (Guess Who?): He was a four star general. First African-American to serve as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. First African-American to serve as Secretary of State.
She was Shirley Chisholm.
Day 8 (Guess Who?): She was the first African-American woman to be elected to Congress. Fought for the equal rights of women, minorities, the poor and immigrants. She ran for President of the U.S in 1972.
She was Billie Holiday.
Day 7 (Guess Who?): She was an amazing Jazz singer. Her real name is Eleanora Harris. She wrote her autobiography “Lady Sings The Blues.” She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
He was Booker T. Washington.
Day 6 (Guess Who?): He was an educator and principal at the Tuskegee Institute. He fought for civil rights. The T stands for Taliaferro. He was the first African-American to be invited to the White House by President Roosevelt.
He was Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.
Day 5 (Guess Who?): He was a civil rights lawyer which meant he fought for equal rights for all people. He help desegregate schools. He was the first African-American to be on the Supreme Court.
She was Harriet Tubman.
Day 4 (Guess Who?): She was born an enslaved person and used the Underground Railroad to escape slavery. She became a conductor of the Underground Railroad to help others escape. She helped injured soldiers during the Civil War
He was Louis Armstrong.
Day 3 (Guess Who?): He played the trumpet and was a singer. His nickname was "Satchmo." He is known for his renditions of "What a Wonderful World," "Hello Dolly," and "When the Saints Go Marching in."
He was Langston Hughes.
Day 2 (Guess Who?): He was a writer and poet. He was also a reporter for the Chicago Defender. His work was featured in the Harlem Renaissance. One of his poems is entitled, "I, Too."
He was Arthur Ashe.
Day 1 Guess Who: He was born in Richmond, Virginia. He was tennis player. He was the first African-American man to win Wimbledon and the U.S Open. Who was he? Find out this afternoon.
In honor of Black History month, during February we will be sharing some facts about prominent African-Americans who have made a difference. Check it out starting February 1st.
Just a reminder that Friday, January 19th is an early dismissal day!
Celebrating Tish Hudgins, the guiding force behind Botetourt Elementary, during Virginia Principal Appreciation Week! Your commitment to educating our students makes a lasting impact. Thank you for being the heart of our school community! #PrincipalAppreciation #BotetourtBulldogs
