1918 - 2013
NELSON MANDELA
Revolutionary Leader
The anti-apartheid revolutionary who became South Africa's first Black president, spending 27 years in prison for his beliefs before emerging to lead a nation toward reconciliation.
ICONS WHO SHAPED HISTORY
LEGENDS
They walked so others could run. They spoke so others could be heard. These are the giants upon whose shoulders we stand.
LEGENDS
1928 - 2014
MAYA ANGELOU
Poet & Activist
The caged bird who sang—her words gave voice to the voiceless and reminded us all that we rise, again and again.
1942 - 2016
MUHAMMAD ALI
The Greatest
More than a boxer—a cultural icon who floated like a butterfly, stung like a bee, and stood unshakable for his principles.
1933 - 2003
NINA SIMONE
High Priestess of Soul
Her piano keys unlocked emotions; her voice carried the weight of revolution. She made music a weapon of change.
1960 - 1988
JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT
Neo-Expressionist
From the streets of Brooklyn to the galleries of the world, his crown became a symbol of Black artistic genius.
1981 - Present
SERENA WILLIAMS
Tennis Legend
23 Grand Slam titles. Unapologetic excellence. She didn't just play the game—she transformed it.
WHO WILL BE NEXT?
The story continues. Every generation adds new chapters to this legacy.