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This woman was an American activist in the civil rights movement best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott. She was arrested for civil disobedience in violating Alabama segregation laws, and she helped inspire the black community to boycott the Montgomery buses for over a year.
Rosa Parks
On November 1, 1900, brothers James Weldon Johnson, author, educator and general secretary of the NAACP (1920-1930), and John Rosamond Johnson composed the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing". What is this songs other name?
The Black National Anthem
In 1997, this man become the first African-American golfer to win the Masters tournament. Who is he?
Tiger Woods
On May 25th, 2020, a knee on this mans neck by a Minneapolis, Minnesota police officer for 8 minutes and 46 seconds was the cause of death. His death sparked national outrage again about police brutality and the killing of unarmed black people. Who was he?
George Floyd
In the 1936 Olympics, he was the most successful athlete at the Games and as a black man, he was credited with "single-handedly crushing Hitler's myth of Aryan supremacy", although he "wasn't invited to the White House to shake hands with the President, either". Who is he?
Jesse Owens
On April 19, 1989 there was a criminal case in the United States over the aggravated assault and rape of a white woman in Manhattan's Central Park. Five black and Latino youths were falsely convicted What was the case called?
Central Park Five or Central Park jogger case
This man is thought to be the G.O.A.T by man in the NBA. He won 6 Championships and has one of the most valued shoe brands of all time. Who is he?
Michael Jordan
On November 14th, 1960, this woman became the first African-American child to integrate into an all-white elementary school in Louisiana. Who is she?
Ruby Bridges
This woman was a pioneer of the 1950's civil rights movement. On March 2, 1955, she was arrested at the age of 15 in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat to a white woman on a crowded, segregated bus. Who is she?
This woman was an American businesswoman, hair care entrepreneur, philanthropist, educator and activist. She is known for being the first African-American woman to create and patent a permanent hair-wave machine. Who is she?
Marjorie Joyner
On October 1st, 1975 the Heavyweight Championship was on the line in this fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. This fight was watched by 1 billion people and considered one of the best in sport's history. What was the fight called?
The Thrilla in Manila
This woman was responsible for the safe passage of 70 enslaved people during 13 rescue missions. She used secret passages that lead people north to free slave states. Who is she?
Harriet Tubman
Known to be a feared all women military group, that fought for their country and the King of Dahomey. Who are they?
Dahomey Amazon Warriors
This woman is an American engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut. She became the first black woman to travel into space when she served as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour. Who is she?
Mae Jemison
On October 31st, 1950, this man was the first African-American to play a NBA basketball game. Who is he?
Earl Lloyd
This movement was a political and a social protest campaign against the policy of racial segregation on the public transit system of Montgomery, Alabama. What was this movement called?
Montgomery bus boycott
This man was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinettist and composer. He helped pioneer the use of modes and was at the forefront of free jazz. In the 1960's his band challenged political situation for black Americans throughout the civil rights era. Who is he?
John Coltrane
President Harry S. Truman
In 1968, teammates Tommie Smith and John Carlos give the Black power symbol during the awards ceremony. They were both suspended and subjected to abuse in the U.S. However, that courageous show of solidarity made what event one of the most memorable in history?
The 1968 Olympics
In 1965, this act signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, outlawing voting discrimination and making it illegal to bar any U.S. citizen from voting based on race or color. What was it?
The Voting Rights Act of 1965