Sports
Who was the first African American golf champion to tour on the Professional Golf Association (PGA) circuit?
Who is Tiger Woods
This world famous pop artist was known as the King of Pop, known for his amazing talent and gloved hand.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This Cincinnati born athlete, attended Moeller HS and was a 10 time AllStar, 9 time Gold glove winner and 1997 American Legue MVP. He played for the Reds and Seattle Mariners
Who is Ken Griffey?
Garrett Morgan was an African-American inventor, businessman and community leader. One of his most famous inventions was something we use everyday as we travel around, it tells us when to slow down, stop and when to go.
What is the 3 way traffic light?
This is a unique museum is dedicated to celebrating the heroes who fought for freedom throughout the history of slavery. It is located near the Ohio River.
What is the National Underground Freedom Center
This professional boxing champion, was formerly known as Cassius Clay.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
This famous artist is ranked the 2nd best-selling female artist of the 21st Century, with over 37 million record sales.
Who is Beyonce?
This professional boxer was a world Heavyweight champion (1950-51) was from Cincinnati, and nicknamed the Cincinnati Cobra . He has a road named after him in the downtown area.
Who is Ezzard Charles?
After spending many nights alone at home while her husband worked, Mary Van Brittan Brown became co-inventor of this system that helps many people feel safe and protected in their homes.
What is the home security system?
Will Smith starred in this popular TV show from 1990-1996.
What is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
Famous MLB player who held the record for most career home runs until 2007. He passed away in January of this year.
Who is Hank Aaron?
This group is known as the first African-American hip hop group. They are known for their hit song Rapper's Delight.
Who are the Sugar Hill Gang?
This African-American woman became the first black female recipient of a degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1935.
Who is Lucy Orintha Oxley?
Sarah Boone was the first African American woman to receive a patent for the improvements she made on this household item. We use this item to help make our clothes look fresh and wrinkle free.
What is an ironing board?
This famous female poet/writer wrote "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings"
Who is Maya Angelou?
In 1989 this athlete competed in both the MLB All Star game and named MVP. The following year he played in the NFL and was chosen to the Pro Bowl game. These accomplishments have never been matched.
Who is Bo Jackson?
American trumpeter, composer, vocalist and actor, who was very influential in the "Wonderful World" of Jazz music.
Who is Louis Armstrong?
This man was a civil rights activist, and a minister who fought against segregation in Birmingham, and then became pastor of the Revelation Baptist Church in Cincinnati.
Who is Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth?
George Crum invented this very popular crispy crunchy snack favorite, in 1853, by accident !!
What is the potato chip?
This woman was the first African American woman elected to Congress.
Who is Shirley Chisolm?
This famous basketball team is known as the worlds most unique and entertaining sports attraction They began taking their talents and antics on the road in 1926.
Who are the Harlem Globetrotters?
This woman was a singer, songwriter, actress, pianist and civil rights activist, who definitely deserves our RESPECT>
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This former slave turned businessman made a fortune in the coal business, in the area of 8th & Canal streets in Cincinnati.
Who is Robert Gordon?
When trying to develop a heat pump that would be more environmentally friendly, Lonnie Johnson stuck his prototype into faucet water, which sparked the invention of this kid favorite toy!
What is a Super Soaker Toy
This woman was the first female self made millionaire in America by creating a line of black hair products. There is a Netflix series based upon her life coming in March, called Self-Made.
Who is Madam C. J. Walker?