Angela Mack
21
Agricultural Animal Science
Sophomore
Jackson, Mississippi
I believe Harriet Tubman had an influential effect on the African American community due to her bravery and never say die attitude.
Parys Ward-Wheeler
19
Mass Communications
Freshman
East Point, Georgia
In my opinion Harriet Tubman had the most influential effect on the African American community. She was a key figure in the Underground Railroad helping enslaved people escape to freedom.
JaDarrius Johnson
23
Health Physical Education and Recreation
Junior
Port Gibson, Mississippi
In the African American community I think that Rosa Parks is often cited as having an influential effect on the African American community for her blatant resistance of then societal norms.
Isiah Ott
18
Computer Science
Freshman
Lorman, Mississippi
In my opinion BB King had a great impact on the African American community musically. He showed people that they could express themselves through music.
Jaylan McDougal
19
Plant and Soil Science
Sophomore
Jackson, Mississippi
I think that Fannie Lou Hamer and Medger Evers had huge effects on the African American community. These two through their leadership and continuous fight for what was right were iconic heroes.