Celebrating Black Excellence: Famous African Americans from Mississippi

Celebrating Black Excellence: Famous African Americans from Mississippi
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This article pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of African Americans from Mississippi in honor of Black History Month. The focus is on the remarkable lives and legacies of a few individuals

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Slide1In Honor of BlackHistory Month... …

Slide2Famous African-Americans from Mississippi

Slide3There are many African-Americans throughout history that have contributed their lives to better our lives. Many of them are from our very on state .

Slide4The followingare just a few African- Americans from Mississippi that have impacted the world

Slide5 BoDiddley

Slide6Bo Diddley• Famous Guitar Player • Born in McComb, MS • Was named Ellas Otha Bates • Raised by his mother’s cousin • Moved to Chicago at age 7 • In the 1950s created his stage name “Bo Diddley”

Slide7Bo Diddley• Known for his own style of music called the “Bo Diddley Beat” • Has a trademark rectangle guitar called “The Twang Machine” • Famous song “Hey Bo Diddley” http://music.msn.com/artist/?artist=16113316&menu=s ongs&jpp=25

Slide8Bo Diddley’sAchievements • 1 of the founding fathers of Rock & Roll • 1987 inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame • 1996 received Lifetime Achievement Award by Rhythm & Blues Foundation • 1998 Grammy’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Slide9James Earl Jones

Slide10James Earl Jones• Born January 17, 1931 in Arkabutla • Raised by his grandparents • Pretended to be mute in school. Spoke only by writing • At the age of 5 his family moved to Michigan

Slide11James Earl Jones• Famous for his deep, distinctive voice • Acted in many movies such as  The Great White Hope, Coming to America  and   Roots II. • Was the voice of King Mufasa in  The Lion King • Was the voice of Darth Vader in  Star Wars

Slide12B.B. King

Slide13B.B. King• World famous musician • Known for being one of the greatest blues guitarist of the 20 th  century • “The Thrill Is Gone” • Nicknamed the “King of the Blues” songs

Slide14B.B. King• Born Riley B. King in 1925 in Itta Bena • Was sent to live with his grandmother in Kilmichael after his mother left his father. • Began playing music in his church • Moved to Memphis in 1946 • Nicknamed his famous guitar Lucille

Slide15Walter Payton

Slide16Walter Payton• Played in NFL from 1975-1987 for Chicago Bears • Career Stats: 110 TDs, 16,726 rushing yds • Position: halfback • 9 time Pro-Bowler • 2 time NFL Player of the Year • 1985 SuperBowl XX winners-the Bears

Slide17Walter Payton• Born July 25, 1954 in Columbia, MS • Died November 1, 1999 • Raised in MS and attended Jackson State University • Heisman Nominee • 1 st  round draft, 4 th  pick • 1975 finihsed 2 nd  on Soul Train • Motto: “Never die easy”

Slide18Ch a r l e y  P r i d e

Slide19Charley Pride• Born & raised on a farm in Sledge, MS • Taught himself to play guitar at the age of 14. • In the 1950s played baseball with Negro American League’s Memphis Red Sox • Today resides in Dallas, Texas and works out with the Texas Rangers

Slide20Charley Pride• Became a famous country music singer • “Kiss An Angel Good Morning” • RCA Record’s 2 nd  all time in sales; Elvis is 1 st • CMA Entertainer of the Year 1971 • Top Male Vocalist 1971 & 1972 • 1 st  African-American to join the Grand Ole Opry • 1999 received start on Hollywood Walk of Fame • 2000 inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame               Songs

Slide21Jerry Rice

Slide22Jerry Rice• Born the son of a brick layer in Crawford MS • Learned to catch by his brother throwing him bricks while helping their father • Attended MS Valley State University • Was named All American and Ninth in Heisman Trophy ballots

Slide23Jerry Rice• NFL Wide Receiver • San Francisco, Oakland, Seattle • 1985 Rookie of the Year • Regular Season Record: 1549 receptions, 22,895 receiving yds, 208 TDs • 13 Pro Bowls, 1995 Pro Bowl MVP • 1988 SuperBowl MVP

Slide24Jerry Rice• Recently competed in  Dancing With The Stars , finishing in 2 nd place • Currently lives in San Francisco with his wife and children

Slide25Oprah WinfreyO

Slide26Oprah Winfrey Born in Kosciusko, MS where she lived with her grandmother  Learned to read aloud and perform recitations at the age of 3  From ages 6-13 she lived with her mother in Milwaukee, Wisconsin  After being molested and abused, she was sent to a juvenile detention home. She was turned away because it was full.

Slide27Oprah Winfrey Moved with her father in Nashville at age 13. He made her read a book every week and do a report.  Attended Tennessee State University  1984 selected to host “AM Chicago”  1985 show’s name was changed to “Oprah Winfrey Show”

Slide28Oprah Nominated for an Oscar & Golden Globe for  The Color Purple  Owns a production company- Harpo  Named 100 most influential people of the 20 th  Century by Time  magazine  1 st  African-American Woman to become a billionaire

Slide29Morgan Freem an

Slide30Morgan Freeman Award-winning actor  Born June 1, 1937 in Memphis, TN  As an infant, moved to his grandmother’s in Charleston, MS  Later moved to Greenville, MS & Chicago, IL  Age 8 played lead role in school play; age 12 won statewide drama competition  1955-Joined the Airforce

Slide31Morgan Freeman Moved to LA to pursue acting  In 1970’s performed on tv’s  The Electric Company  Movies:  Driving Miss Daisy, The Shawshank Redemption, Million Dollar Baby, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves  Narrorated  March of the Penguins

Slide32Morgan Freeman Won Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, nominated for Oscar & Golden Globe  2003 Received a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame  Hollywood Film Fest’s Oustanding Achievement in Acting  Currently lives in Charleston & co- ownes Madidi restaurant & GroundZero nightclub in Clarksdale

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