Trailblazers in science
She was the first African American woman in space and went into orbit on the space shuttle, Endeavor.
Who is Mae Jemsion?
This CEO of private equity firm, Vista Equity Partners, gave back to many people by paying off over $34 million in student loan debt.
Who is Robert F. Smith?
This Jamaican American DJ is credited with being one of the founders of hip-hop music.
Who is DJ Kool Herc?
This HBCU is famous for being a leader in educating African American women in Atlanta, GA.
What is Spelman College?
Both a player and a manager, many consider him to be the best all around ballplayer in the history of the negro leagues. He was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1976.
Who is Oscar Charleston?
She is the first woman and African American CEO and President of the Philadelphia Zoo.
Who is Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman?
This former CEO of Xerox was the first African American woman to serve as CEO of a fortune 500 company.
As one of the originators of breakbeat DJing, he helped spread Hip Hop through Universal Zulu Nation.
Who is Afrika Bambaataa?
This HBCU located in Baltimore, MD focused on liberal arts, sciences and urban studies.
What is Morgan State University?
Considered the fastest man to ever play baseball, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.
Who is Cool Papa Bell?
This physicist and former head of NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) was the first African American woman to earn a PhD from MIT.
Who is Shirley Ann Jackson?
She is the first African American woman to build and own a billion dollar company serving as the CEO of the Howroyd-Wright employment agency.
Who is Janice Bryant Howroyd?
He helped pioneer the usage of turntables as a musical instrument.
Who Grandmaster Flash?
This HBCU is the oldest institution of higher learning in Nashville, TN, and is ranked in the “top 15% of U.S. universities.”
What is Fisk University?
A power hitting catcher who many called, “The Black Babe Ruth,” he was inducted in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972.
Who is Josh Gibson?
This biologist discovered how skin cells produce melanin and become cancerous.
Who is Jewel Plummer Cobb?
He is the founder, president and CEO of FUBU as well as a reality television star on Shark Tank.
Who is Daymond John?
They were the first rap group to garner mainstream popularity outside of the rap community and also had the first rap album to go platinum.
Who is Run-D.M.C.?
This HBCU located in Daytona Beach, FL is best known for its athletic programs and it's instrumental and choir programs.
What is Bethune-Cookman University?
A former Negro League first baseman and manager, he played a pivotal role in keeping the legacy of the Negro Leagues alive. He was inducted in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022.
Who is Buck O'Neil?
This American botanist and Howard University alum is the first African American man to be employed at the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, DC.
Who is Roland Jeffereson?
This founder and chairman of World Wide Technology is one of 13 African American billionaires throughout the world.
Who is David Steward?
This group rose to prominence using their music to spread messages about racism and political agendas.
Who is Public Enemy?
This land grant research university in Dover, DE, is ranked as a top 5, public HBCU in the U.S.
What is Delaware State University?
A pitcher, manager and founder of the NNL, the first successful negro league, who was known as the “Father of Black Baseball,” was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1981.
Who is Rube Foster?