Science
Mae C. Jemison, M. D. was the first African American admitted into the astronaut-training program. On September 12, 1992, Jemison flew into space aboard this shuttle.
What is the Endeavour?
This man paved the way for the likes of Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, as he became the first African-American heavyweight boxing champion of the world from 1908-1915.
Who is Jack Johnson?
For almost 35 years, Don Cornelius hosted this dance show that premiered the hottest musical talent in the nation and the hottest new dances.
What is Soul Train?
This tennis pro, quoted in Sports Illustrated July 1991, said “Racism is not an excuse to not be the best you can”.
Who is Arthur Ashe?
This orator, writer, statesman and social reformer wrote about his days in slavery, his beating by his master and his escape in “Narrative of the Life of ..., an American Slave.”
Who is Frederick Douglass?
James B. West and Gerhad Sessler developed this recording device, which has become the industry standard today. Later West would receive the Benjamin Franklin Medical Award in Electrical Engineering.
What is the microphone?
She was widely known for her statement-making colorful fingernails and flashy sense of style. This Olympic Gold medalist held the World Record for 100 and 200 meter races before her untimely death in 1998.
Who is Florence Griffith Joyner?
Worldwide it was the first “Original American Music” Louis Armstrong, Thelonious Monk, and John Coltrane are but a few of the vanguards for my genre.
What is Jazz?
American civil rights demonstrators who engaged in non-violent protests against segregation of public interstate busses in 1961 were called this.
Who were the Freedom Riders?
He was, perhaps, the most famous poet/author of the Harlem Renaissance. He wrote “A Dream Deferred,” “I, Too,” and “Thank You, Ma’am.”
Who is Langston Hughes?
This university graduated the first African American doctorate in mechanical engineering, Aprille Ericsson, who later would receive the highest accolades from the best female in science and engineering.
What is Howard University?
At the 2006 Winter Olympics, this speed skater became the first Black athlete to win a gold medal in an individual sport. He currently holds the world record or the 1000m sprint.
Who is Shani Davis?
Credited with creating “The Sound of Philadelphia” this duo brought the soulful sound of artists such as Teddy Pendergrass, The O’Jays and the Intruders.
Who are Gamble and Huff?
He said “Our nation is a rainbow – red, yellow, brown, black, and white – and we’re all precious in God’s sight.”
Who is Jesse Jackson?
This female poet/author wrote “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” “Still I Rise,” and “Phenomenal Woman.” She is also an activist and professor.
Who is Maya Angelou?
Patricia Bath was the first African American female physician to receive a patent for a medical invention related to the removal of this from the eye.
What is a cataract?
She was crowned the First Lady of track and field after winning multiple gold Olympic medals and being the best multi-event Olympian.
Who is Jackie Joyner-Kersee?
This rapper reportedly developed his stage name as reference to two of New York’s Subway lines, which both have stops in Bed-Stuy Brooklyn Neighborhood.
Who is Jay-Z?
He served as the first Black U.S. representative to the United Nations in 1977.
Who is Andrew Young?
This female rapper and author wrote The Coldest Winter Ever and Midnight.
Who is Sister Souljah?
Otis Boykin invented this, the control unit for the artificial heart.
What is a pacemaker?
This swimmer competed in the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing where he won a gold medal and became the first African-American to hold or share a world record (4x100 Freestyle Relay) in swimming.
Who is Cullen Jones?
12. In October 2003, this black artist held all “Billboard” Top ten chart positions for the first time in pop history. This female artist was #1. W
Who is Beyonce?
This NAACP member and civil rights activist was gunned down in his driveway after returning home from work.
Who was Medgar Evers?
This author of crime fiction is perhaps best known for his detective character, Easy Rawlins, a private investigator and WWII vet.
Who is Walter Mosley?