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Who was the first African American to become president of the United States?
Who is Barak Obama
I unintentionally created the potato chip in the summer of 1853.
Who is George Crum
Born in Newark, NJ She is known for her childhood role as Rudy Huxtable, the youngest daughter of Cliff and Clair Huxtable.
Who is Keshia Knight Pulliam?
An activist in the civil rights movement was best known for the refusal to give up her seat which lead to the Montgomery bus boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks
African American professional boxer and a social activist he was the first fighter to win the world heavyweight championship on three separate occasions
Who is Muhammad Ali
This tv show features twin sisters who were separated at birth and finally meet 14 years later.
What is Sister Sister
Famous for giving us peanut butter this agriculture chemist is responsible for creating over 500 products using farm crops.
Who George Washington Carver
This Newark Activist/Westward Councilman Candidate is also a member of the popular rap group Lords of the Underground assisted with raising money for JFK lift bus.
Who is Dupre "Doitall" Kelly
This nonviolent civil rights demonstrator won the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize, he is also known for his famous I Have a Dream Speech.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr
An actor, director, producer, and screenwriter created and performs the Madea character, a tough elderly woman.
Who is Tyler Perry
Set in Chicago, it told the story of the Winslow family, one of its main characters is Steve Urkel.
What is Family Matters
Who was the first African American woman to host a nationally syndicated talk show?
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
I am co-inventor of IBM's original personal computer and the PC color monitor.
Who is Mark Dean
An American singer and actress who was once the best-selling recording artist of all time and starred in the film "The Bodyguard".
Who is Whitney Houston?
A prominent African-American civil rights activist and Muslim minister introduced black nationalism and racial pride during the 1950s and 60s.
Who is Malcolm X
A television and radio presenter, actor, author, businessman, and former stand-up comedian. He hosts a morning radio show, Family Feud, Celebrity Family Feud, the Miss Universe competition?
Who is Steve Harvey
The lyrics from this famous sitcom start with: West Philadelphia born and raised on the playground where I spent most of my days.
What is the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Who was the first rap duo to win a Grammy for best rap performance
Who are DJ Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince
The engineer developed this mega water gun "Super Soaker" in his free time while working at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Who is Lonnie Jackson
A four-time NBA champion who grew up in Newark, and co-owns and operates the CityPlex 12 theater?
Who is Shaquille "Shaq" O'Neil?
An organization that worked to disrupt inequality, dismantle racism, and accelerate change in key areas including criminal justice, health care, education, climate, and the economy.
What is The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
This attorney and author served as the first lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. She also has a school named after her in Newark, NJ
Who is Michelle Obama
Considered one of the best black sitcoms ever produced; this show revolved around the Huxtables, a well-to-do African American family living in a Brooklyn brownstone with their 5 children.
What is the Cosby Show
The first African American woman who orbited into space.
Who is Mae Jemison
On April 26, 1892, she obtained a patent for her improvements to the ironing board. Her ironing board was designed to improve the quality of ironing the sleeves and bodies of women's garments.
Who Sarah Boone
An African American singer-songwriter, rapper, actress, and producer who was born in Newark, also stared in "Living In Single"
Who is Dana Owens "Queen Latifa?"
A politician and civil rights activist who served in the United States House of Representatives for Georgia and known for his quote "get in good trouble, necessary trouble"
Who is John Lewis
An actor who starred in films such as 21 Bridges, 42, and Black Panther.
Who is Chadwick Boseman
Disney Channel’s first original animated series, about the life of main character Penny Proud the cartoon didn’t miss a single opportunity to tie in relevant black pop culture
What is the Proud Family