Katherine Johnson is famous for her pivotal role as a mathematician at NASA, where she made significant contributions to the success of the early space program, including calculating trajectories for the first American space flights and the moon landing. She was instrumental in ensuring the success of these missions, including those of Alan Shepard’s first American space flight and John Glenn’s orbital flight. Her work was crucial for both the Mercury and Apollo programs.

Michael Rosen is famous as a highly acclaimed children's author, poet, performer, and broadcaster. He is particularly known for his popular children's books, including "We're Going on a Bear Hunt", and for his engaging performances and broadcasts that promote a love of reading and language. He also served as the Children's Laureate from 2007 to 2009 former, broadcaster and scriptwriter.

Jean-Michel Basquiat is famous for his raw, expressive neo-expressionist art that blended graffiti and street art with a fine art sensibility. His work is known for its powerful social commentary on race, identity, and power structures, often drawing from his own experiences as a Black man in America.