Politics/Advocacy
The first Black President of The United States
Who is President Barack Obama
This Black American artist released the groundbreaking album "What's Going On" in 1971, addressing social and political issues of the time.
Who is Marvin Gaye?
Former NASA engineer and inventor of the "super-soaker".
Who is Lonnie Johnson?
Known as the "First Lady of Roxbury".
"When they go low, we go high"
Who is Michelle Obama?
The First Black woman to run for President as a major party candidate.
Who is Shirley Chisholm
The first African American woman to headline Coachella?
Who is Beyonce
First self-made female millionaire in the United States
Who is Madam CJ Walker?
In 1835, this became the first Black school
What is the Abiel Smith School?
"A man who stands for nothing, will fall for anything."
Who is Malcom X?
This movement was founded in 2013 following the acquittal of Trayvon Martin's killer
The Black Lives Matter Movement
Before becoming a successful actor, writer, director, and producer, this New Orleans native worked in construction.
Who is Tyler Perry?
Inventor of the gas mask? (DD)
Who is Garrett Morgan?
Civil rights leader and community organizer who became the first Black person to run for Mayor in 1983
Who is Mel King?
“If nature didn’t make it, do not take it!”
Who is Dr. Sebi?
The first Black American Supreme Court Justice, appointed in 1967
Who is Thurgood Marshall
The first Black golfer to play in the PGA
Who is Charlie Sifford?
Inventor of the first home security system
Who is Mary Van Brittan Brown?
In the 1800's, this neighborhood was home to an African American community that led the city and nation in the fight against slavery and injustice (DD)
What is Beacon Hill?
"We may encounter defeat, but we must not be defeated".
"Who is Maya Angelou?
What landmark piece of civil rights legislation aimed to eliminate barriers to voting for Black Americans?
Voting Rights Act of 1965
First published African American poet, considered the "Father" of African American literature.
Who is Jupiter Hammon?
This historian, considered the father of Black History Month, dedicated his work to celebrating the contributions of Black people.
Who is Carter G. Woodson
Born and raised in Mission Hill, this African American musical artist became the "Queen of Disco".
Who is Donna Summer?
"Character is POWER"
Who is Booker T. Washington?