Inventors
Invented the Three Position Traffic Light and the Blueprint for WWI Gas Masks.
Who is Garrett Morgan?
Known to many as the "Moses of her people," she enslaved, escaped and helped others gain their freedom as a "conductor" of the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
The American historian and scholar was instrumental in launching Negro History Week in 1926. He is the Father of Black History.
Who is Carter G. Woodson?
The first African-American who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009-2017.
Who is President Barrack Obama?
At 14 years old, she became the youngest Black executive producer in Hollywood history with the film Little. This teen actress and singer is best known for playing the role of Diane Johnson in the comedy series Black-ish.
Who is Marsai Martin?
The only Underground Railroad Pre-Civil War house located on Mayfield Road in University Circle.
What is the Cozid-Bates House?
Born enslaved in Diamond, Missouri, and kidnapped as a baby by the night raiders. He became one of the leading agronomists of his time, pioneering numerous uses for peanuts, soybeans, and sweet potatoes.
Who is George Washington Carver?
Improved the ironing board with a narrower and curved design, making it easier to iron women's clothing?
Who is Sarah Boone?
The date Black History Week was first established.
What is February 7, 1926?
The only player to have won the NBA Finals MVP with three different franchises. He is often compared to Michael Jordan in debates over the GOAT ever. He was selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
Who is LeBron James?
This City of Champion was featured on the front page of the Plain Dealer on Christmas morning highlighting the impact of his Gift Express. He co-created the Boys to Men Health & Empowerment Summit and Turkey/Takeover in East Cleveland.
Who is Donte Gibbs?
Dropped on trails or near the river's edge were warnings that there were 'too many eyes watching' or 'too many people looking for runaways.' They served as a sign that it was not safe to move about.
What is the black-eyed peas?
The first African-American woman to become a self-made millionaire after creating a line of hair products geared toward black hair.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
Pioneer educator who founded a school with $1.50 and twenty years later it became a college.
Who is Mary McLeod Bethune?
By the late 1960, thanks in part to the civil rights movement and a growing awareness of Black identity, "Negro History Week" was evolved into this...
What is Black History Month?
The founder of Ebony magazine in 1945 with a focus on Black People fashion, beauty and politics, and Jet magazine founded in 1952 which focused on news, culture and entertainment was viewed as "The Weekly Negro News Magazine".
Who is John J. Johnson?
The 21 year old first Black Female Brigid Commander in the U.S. Naval Academy's 175 year history.
Who is Sydney Barber?
The family 1st generation college graduate with a B.A. degree. He wrote the poem, "The Book on the Shelf". The only person in Ohio to reach the highest levels of multiple National Awards consecutively in the past 20 years for the company he works for.
Derrick Fellows
Developed the Sanitary Pad in 1957 so women no longer had to used all kinds of reusable fabric to absorb menstrual flows. She also created a serving tray that could be attached to a walking frame, a toilet tissue holder, and back washer that could be mounted on the wall of the shower.
Who is Mary Beatrice Davidson?
The only Black woman to currently lead a Fortune 500 firm and just the third Black women to hold this position. She has been the CEO of Starbucks and Sam's Club. Next month she will become the CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance.
Who is Rosalind Brewer?
The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after which amendment that abolished slavery in the United States.
What is the Thirteenth Amendment?
The No.1 draft pick in 1957, he helped led the Cleveland Browns to the team's last championship in 1964.
Who is Jim Brown?
The first Black man elected to serve as student body president at Harvard University in the school's 384 history.
Who is Noah Harris?
The Deputy General Manager of Administration and External Affairs at RTA. She recently served 15 years as the Chief of Public Affairs for the City of Cleveland under the leadership of Mayor Frank Jackson.
Who is Natoya J. Minor
Unintentionally, he created the potato chips. They were made in response to a customer who sent back their fried potatoes complaining they were too thick.
Who is George Crum, born Goerge Speck in 1824?
The key scientist behind the COVID-19 Moderna's mRNA vaccine.
Who is Dr. Kizzmekia S. Corbett?
Negro History week in 1926, chose the second week of February to coincide with these 2 men birthdays.
Who is Frederick Douglas birthday is February 14th and Abraham Lincoln birthday is February 12th?
The first black astronaut to live and work at the International Space Station.
Who is Victor J. Glover, Jr.
The 23 year old was Princeton University's first Black valedictorian in the school's 275 year history. Princeton's first nine presidents were slave owners.
Who is Nicholas Johnson?
He has a strong voice for social justice. USA Today cited him for his work in voter empowerment and election protection. He has a diverse background and expertise in managing programs that target low-income individuals in the Greater Cleveland area.
Who is Pastor Tony Minor?
These Black women in the Bible are all from African lineage.
Who is Thamar, Rahab, Ruth and Bathsheba?
Fifty years after the first celebration, who was the president that officially recognized Black History Month in 1976.
Who is President Gerald R. Ford?
The first African American actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Who is Sidney Pointer?
Who sings, "To Be Young, Gifted & Black"?
Who is Nina Simone?
The first African-American woman to be nominated to the United States Supreme Court.
Who is Judge Kentaji Brown Jackson?