Major Figures
The first black president of the United States?
Who is President Barack Obama?
This member of the Green Crew is known as "The Planet Walker".
Who is John Francis?
This Stanford University graduate was the first African American to become a U.S. astronaut.
Who is Mae Carol Jemison?
This athlete has won more than $130 million in her career in prize money, more than any female athlete ever.
Who is Serena Williams?
This African American served as the federal EPA Administrator during the BP Horizon oil spill.
Who is Lisa Jackson?
This hip-hop artist has several famous athletes signed to his sports agency?
Who is Jay Z?
This decade marked the beginning of when African-Americans received the full right to vote without discriminatory practices under the full authority of the law.
What is the 1960s (1965)?
This best-selling author wrote 'Ain't I a Women'. A book on black feminism.
Who is Bell Hooks?
Cassius Clay is the government name for this famous boxer.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
The artist was dubbed the "King of Pop"?
Who is Michael Jackson?
The start of this decade marked the first time an African-American became a billionaire.
2000's (2001)
This sports phenom won 11 NBA titles and became the first African-American coach of a professional sports team.
Who is Bill Russell?
This African-American inventor and agriculturalist were one of the most prominent scientists of the early 20th century.
Who is George Washington Carver?
This music legend has won 25 Grammy Awards and won an Academy Award for best original song in 1985.
Who is Stevie Wonder?
This decade marked the end of segregation in schools?
What is the 1950s?
This pioneer was the first African-American to be called up to the National Hockey League (NHL).
Who is Willie O'Ree?
The environmental justice movement in the 1980s was sparked by predominantly African-American residents in this West Virginia county?
What is Warren County?
Who is Marian Anderson?
Negro History Week (now known as Black History Month) started in this decade.
What is the 1920s (1926)?