Sports
The first African American Major League Baseball player
Who is Jackie Robinson
The first African American to serve as the United States Secretary of State
Who is Colin Powell
This talk show host was born to a teenage single mother and she is now worth $800 million due to her various media outlets.
Who is Oprah Winfrey
This civil rights leader is known for his “I Have A Dream” speech.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
The group of baseball leagues that was created for primarily for African-Americans in the 1920s.
What are The Negro Leagues
This man became the first African-American owner of a music label when he created Motown Records.
Who is Barry Gordy
America’s first African American president, was a senator in which state before he took over the presidency?
Illinois
“I have never been afraid to fail”
Who is Michael Jordan
These two men were the first father-son duo to play on the same team in Major League Baseball when they both suited up for the Seattle Mariners in 1990.
Who are Ken Griffey Jr. and Sr.
In 1910, this entrepreneur became the first female African-American millionaire
Who is Madam CJ Walker
The actor that co-starred along with Mel Gibson in the Lethal Weapon movie series
Who is Danny Glover
“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.”
Who is Maya Angelou
The first black NFL quarterback to lead his team to a Super Bowl victory
Who is Doug Williams
The first African American to have his likeness portrayed on a US postage stamp
Who is Booker T. Washington
Born as Leshane Crooks, this rapper and actor was killed in a Las Vegas shooting in 1996.
Who is Tupac Shakur
Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world
Who is Harriet Tubman