FIRSTS
The first all-black unit in the air force, they earned hundreds of Air Medals and other honors for their service.
Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?
He broke the "color barrier" in baseball and wore number 42
Who is Jackie Robinson?
"The meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro", was a speech delivered by this abolitionist.
Who was Frederick Douglass?
Malcolm X, a powerful civil rights leader, who disagreed with MLK’s strategy of non-violence, was assassinated in 1965. What motto was he known for? -Black Power -Power to the People -By Any Means Necessary -Easy Does It
What is BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY!
The “Little Rock Nine” were 9 black students who attended Little Rock High School, and had to be escorted into and out of school by…
What is the army?
He said this: "I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.
Who is Michael Jordan?
In 1961, these activists traveled by bus to the south to challenge the practice of segregation on public buses, which had been deemed unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Who were the Freedom Riders?
Condoleezza Rice became the first African American woman to serve as Secretary of State, under this president.
Who is George W. Bush?
This sports team was referred to as "the Dream Team?"
What was the 1992 Olympic Basketball team?
Martin Luther King was influenced by the teachings of this famous peace-maker.
Who was Ghandi?
In 1966, this man became the first African American Supreme Court Justice.
Who was Thurgood Marshall?
Malcolm X personally influenced this prominent athlete to change his name?
Who was Cassius Clay/Muhammad Ali?
This campaign took place in 1964 and consisted of volunteers going to the south to register Black voters.
What was the Freedom Summer?
Barack Obama was elected 44th President of the United States in 2008. His father was from this country.
What is Kenya?
This man was the first African American to play professional football.
Who was Charles W. Follis?
This many people marched on Washington DC in 1963, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr would make his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.
What is 250,000!