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The National Museum of African American History and Culture is a Smithsonian museum that was opened in 2016 in this city
What is Washington D.C.?
This African American actress starred in movies such as Roots, The Help and The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman throughout her career until her death on January 28th at the age of 96
Who is Cicely Tyson?
This Atlanta pastor was a great non-violent civil rights leader/activist who gave great speeches such as I Have A Dream
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?
This boxer, born Cassius Clay, was known to "float like a butterfly and sting like a bee"
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Garret Morgan created this invention that we still use on the road today
What is the traffic light?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot at the Lorraine Motel in this state
What is Memphis, Tennessee?
This famous actress, dancer, poet and author was a civil rights activist and is best known for her books like I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Who is Dr. Maya Angelou?
This man became the first black president in 2009
Who is Barack Obama?
This high jumper, from the Good Life City, was the first black woman to win an Olympic Gold Medal. She even has a school named after her.
Who is Alice Coachman?
This agricultural chemist is known as the inventor of peanut butter
Who is George Washington Carver?
In 1936, track star Jesse Owens went to the Olympics in this country where he won a gold medal
What is Berlin, Germany?
This actor was named as Greater Actor of the 21st Century for his roles in movies like Malcom X, Remember the Titans, and John Q
Who is Denzel Washington?
She became the first black, female to be elected as Vice President of the United States of America
Who is Kamala Harris?
This Jamaican sprinter is known as the fastest man in the world, setting 3 Olympic records in the same game
Who is Usain Bolt?
This self made millionaire created a hair care line specifically for black hair
Who is Madam CJ Walker?
In 1965, this 50 mile march started in this city and ended in Montgomery, one of its days being known as Bloody Sunday
What is Selma, Alabama?
This Queen of Soul is known for her famous song like Respect
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This slave escaped to freedom and became a major "conductor" of the Underground Railroad, being known as Black Moses
Who is Harriet Tubman?
In 1947, this second baseman joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, becoming the first black man in Major League Baseball
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Marie Van Brittan Brown, a black nurse, created this system way before ADT and Ring
What is a home security system?
In 1957, these nine African American high school students were the first to integrate an all-white school in this city/state
What is Little Rock, Arkansas?
This actor played famous African American men like Thurgood Marshall and Jackie Robinson as well as a crime fighting superhero and African king
Who is Chadwick Boseman?
This civil rights leader/activist was known as a great leader who had a more radical approach than fellow activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Who is Malcom X?
This former LA Lakers player won an Academy Award for his short film "Dear Basketball" after his retirement in 2016
Who is Kobe Bryant?
Hickory Dickory Dock, Benjamin Banneker, a mathematician, created the
What is a clock?