The First to Ever Do It
In the 1950s, she became the first Black player to win major tennis tournaments like Wimbledon and the U.S. Nationals, challenging segregation in a largely white sport.
Who is Althea Gibson
During the 1972 Presidential campaign, this politician paid a visit to her rival, George Wallace after he had been shot, telling him. "I wouldn't want what happened to you to happen to anyone."
Who is Shirley Chisolm
This woman developed technology that is still used today, including the touch-toned telephone, caller Id, and fiber-optic cable
Who is Dr. Shirley Jackson
"I used to go out to parties and stand 'round, cause I was too nervous to really get down"
What is Got to Give it up by Marvin Gaye
This person was the first African American model to be featured on the cover of GQ magazine?
Who is Tyra Banks
Their Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympics became an iconic symbol of Black pride and protests against racial injustice.
Who are Tommie Smith and John Carlos
Barry Soetora was his name when he lived in Indonesia as a child.
Who is Barack Obama
She was a NASA scientist who invented the illusion transmitter, which creates 3-D optical illusions of images.
Who is Valerie Thomas
"You must have known that I had feelings deep enough to swim in, that's when you opened up your heart and told me to come in"
What is Never Too Much by Luther Vandross
Serena Williams won her first U.S. Open tennis tournament when she was this age.
What is 17
He was the first Black player in the NFL's first season in 1920, but the league later barred Black players until it was integrated in 1946.
Who is Fritz Pollard
He was the first African American to serve in Congress, elected to the Senate by the Mississippi legislature in 1870
Who is Hiram R. Revels
She was the first Black woman to receive a patent for her revolutionary invention, the ironing board
Who is Sarah Boone
"And keep talkin' that mess, that's fine. But could you walk and talk at the same time?"
What is Irreplaceable by Beyonce
This actress and tv show host is an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards winner)
Who is Whoopi Goldberg
He was the first Black NASCAR driver and winner in 1963.
Who is Wendell Scott
This Army General was the first African American to serve as the National Security Advisor, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Secretary of State
Who is General Colin Powell
Her mathematical skills enabled her to make vital contributions to the development of the GPS system
Who is Dr. Gladys West
"All you got to do is walk away and pass me by, don't acknowledge my smile, when I try to say hello to you"
What is Butterflies by Michael Jackson
I Know Why the Caged Birds Sing was this author's first body of work.
Who is Maya Angelou
She was the first Black woman to win 3 Olympic golds in track.
Who is Wilma Rudolph
In 1972, this woman served as acting governor in the state of Texas, marking this the first African American to serve as a governor of any state in the union
Who is Barbara Jordan
Out of concern for her safety and that of her family's, this inventor patented the first home security system with a camera and two-way communication
Who is Marie Van Brittan Brown
"A few stolen moments is all that we share. You've got your family and they need you there"
What is Saving All My Love for You by Whitney Houston
This is Tiger woods given name/name at birth.
What is Eldrick