Black Leadership
He became the first African American to be elected as President of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama?
She was the first African American woman to travel into space when she served as a Missions Specialist aboard the space shuttle Endeavor in 1992.
Who is Mae Jemison?
Since 2021, the Super Bowl has made this Black National Anthem a staple in it's pre-game festivities. At this year's Super Bowl, Coco Jones sang it while paying homage to Whitney Houston.
What is "Lift Every Voice and Sing"?
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On June 12th, 1963, this WWII veteran was murdered in his driveway outside his home in Jackson, Mississippi. He was 37-years old.
Who is Medgar Evers?
In 1972, she was the first woman and the first African American to seek the Presidential Nomination from a major political party. (The Democratic Party)
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
At the age of 6, she became the first African American child to desegregate the All-White William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
This HBCU marching band performed with Usher during his half-time performance at Super Bowl LVIII.
Who is the "Sonic Boom of the South"?
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At the age of 39, this Civil Rights leader was fatally shot at the Lorraine Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
After news outlets announced they won the 2020 Presidential Campaign, Kamala Harris spoke this phrase to Joe Biden on a phone call.
What is "We did it, Joe"?
In 1984, Vanessa Williams became the first African American woman to win this title.
What is Miss America?
Following the start of the Gulf War, her performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl XXV on January 1991 helped unite a tense nation.
Who is Whitney Houston?
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Emmett Till, a 14-year old black boy from Chicago, was brutally murdered in this southern state on August 28th, 1955.
What is Mississippi?
What is the title of the memoir authored by former First Lady Michelle Obama?
What is Becoming?
Best known for his character, Madea, he opened his own studio in Atlanta, Georgia, which is the first major film studio to be owned by an African American.
Who is Tyler Perry?
This African American singer, known as the King of Pop, held the record for the most watched Super Bowl half-time show for 31 years.
Who is Michael Jackson?
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This acclaimed actor known for his role of T'Challa in Marvel's Black Panther died on August 28th, 2020 at the age of 43. He is also known for his portrayals as Thurgood Marshall and Jackie Robinson
Who is Chadwick Boseman?
Jesse Jackson ran for President of the United States how many times?
What is 2?
She holds the record for the most decorated gymnast in history with thirty world championship medals and eleven Olympic medals.
Who is Simone Biles?
This 1990s sketch comedy show aired a live special during the 1992 Super Bowl half-time show, causing a 22% drop in viewership for the CBS broadcast and leading to the NFL booking major pop-acts for future shows. (Think the Wayans Brothers and Fly Girls)
What is In Living Color?
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Denise McNair (11), Addie Mae Collins (14), Cynthia Wesley (14), and Carole Robertson (14), were murdered on September 15th, 1963 as a result of a bombing at Sixteenth Street Baptist Church located in this city and state.
What is Birmingham, Alabama?