Black History 101
First Black President of South Africa?
Who is Nelson Mandela?
FIRST BLACK MALE LEADING OSCAR WINNER.
SYDNEY POITER (LILIES OF THE FIELD)
This husband, who has the same occupation as his wife in IT, lives in Bowie Maryland with is wife and son.
Who is Larry Mease?
1st degree granting HBCU established in 1854 in Pennsylvania.
What is Lincoln University?
This son of William Coleman attended Benedict College for Mathematics because his then girlfriend was going to attend the school as well.
Who is James E. Coleman?
This person is the first basketball player to create a middle school.
Who is Lebron James?
FIRST BLACK FEMALE LEADING OSCAR WINNER
HALLE BERRY (MONSTER BALL)
This wife of our resident long shore man had a distinct laugh and loved to enjoy a bottle of beer
Who is Gertrude Harris Coleman?
On the campus of Howard University, January 15, 1908, what African American Sorority was founded and known as the Alpha Chapter.
What is Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated?
After leaving the nest in South Carolina the majority of William's children migrated to these two states, the Big Apple and the Old bay State.
What are Maryland and New York?
Who was the first African American woman to win five Grammy Awards in one year?
Who is Lauryn Hill?
FIRST BLACK PERSON TO WIN AN OSCAR
HATTIE MCDANIEL (GONE WITH THE WIND)
This wife of this math professor was an academic in her own right, receiving her doctorate in 1979 in Speech Pathology after getting a full ride scholarship.
Who is Dorothy "Dot" Moore Coleman?
College named after President Rockefeller's wife, Laura?
Laura Spelman Rockefeller. Spelman College
Born only two years after her step mother, this daughter of William was the oldest and known for dipping snuff.
Who is Marion Coleman Neal?
Child of Ex slaves who created a hair product and died a Millionaire?
Who is Madame CJ Walker?
FIRST BLACK DIRECTOR TO WIN AN OSCAR
ROGER ROSS WILLIAM (MUSIC BY PRUDENCE)
A pastor and now GA State Representative, I helped to turn the State of GA Blue as a Morehouse graduate.
Who is Raphael Warnock?
The youngest son of the first set of kids, his children thought their parents were done with having children but to their surprise they had 4 more kids, totaling of 9 children
Who is Cary "Jack" Coleman?
The first woman and first Black American to run for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. Prior to my run for the Presidency, she made history by becoming the first Black congresswoman, representing New York State in the House of Representatives for seven terms.
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
In 1986 this outstanding black film was nominated for 11 Oscars but failed to win any, including losing to Out of Arica for best picture.
What is The Color Purple?
This South Carolina State senator is married to the daughter of Juanita McFarland.
Who is Senator Gerard Malloy?
Which HBCU has the highest passage rate for the BAR exam?
What is Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University?
These two brothers born only tree years apart were thick as thieves. So much so that they both shared this job together in Society Hills before both moving to Brooklyn.
What is Driving a School Bus?