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Cheryl Brown Henderson
Devoted to educational excellence and equity, Cheryl Brown Henderson continues the legacy of her father, the plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v, Board of Education.
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Here are African-American leaders who have answered questions at Power to Learn in the past. See what kids asked them and what their answers were.

Ruby Bridges
Q&A with the Ruby Bridges who, as a child, was the first African American to desegregate an elementary school.
Ruby Bridges
 
Allan Houston
Allan Houston won a gold medal as part of the U.S. Olympic basketball team at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
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Allan Houston
 
Reggie Jackson
Reggie Jackson, known as Mr. October, made his mark on American baseball in 1977.
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Reggie Jackson
 
Walt Frazier
Walt Frazier has had a Hall of Fame career as a guard for the New York Knicks.
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Walt Frazier
 
Spike Lee
Spike Lee has established himself as one of Hollywood's most influential filmmakers.
Spike Lee

 

 

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