Influential Figures
She was the first African American woman to refuse to give up her seat on a segregated bus, preceding Rosa Parks by nine month.
Who was Claudette Colvin.
He was an influential Jazz trumpeter and band leader known for his charismatic performances and influential playing style.
Who is Louis Armstrong.
This famous speech was delivered by Matin Luther King Jr. in 1963.
“I Have A Dream”
This man patented the traffic signal in 1923.
Who is Garrett Morgan.
He is the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize for his novel, “The Adventures of Angie March.”
Who is Ralph Ellison.
This African American Scientist produced over 300 products from peanuts.
Who is George Washington Carver.
This play written by Lorraine Hansberry was the first ever African American performance on Broadway.
What was “A Raisin In The Sun.”
These students sat at a segregated lunch counter in 1960 sparking a wave of sit-ins across the United States.
Who are the “Greensboro Four.”
She is credited with inventing the modern home security system.
Who is Marie Van Britton Brown.
This African American author wrote this popular book series about a young wizard named Harry Potter.
Who is J.K. Rowling.
This man was the first ever African American to serve as the United States Secretary of State.
Who is Colin Powell.
This female singer was known as “The Queen Of Soul.”
Who is Aretha Franklin.
He was the leader of the Black Panther Party, known for advocating self defense and community programs for African Americans.
Who was Huey P. Newton.
This doctor invented the first successful open heart surgery technique.
Who is Dr. Daniel Hale Williams.
She was the first ever African American to win a Nobel Prize in Literature.
Who is Toni Morrison.
He was an African American educator and advisor to presidents, known for starting the Tuskegee Institute.
Who is Booker T. Washington.
This famous poet, author, and civil rights activist was best known for her work, “I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings.”
Who is Maya Angelou
This event marked the breaking of Malcolm X from the Nation of Islam.
What is the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
This inventor developed the first ever gas mask.
Who is Madame C.J. Walker.
He was a major contributor to the Harlem Renaissance with poem such as “The Weary Blues.”
Who is Langston Hughes.
She was the first African American astronaut.
Who is Mae Jamison.
The art form that was originated in African American communities, involving rhythmic body movements usually accompanied by music.
What is dance.
This was the march from Selma to Montgomery in 1965, a true pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
The Selme to Montgomery march also known as “Bloody Sunday.”
Patented by Lonnie G. Johnson, this toy became extremely popular as a summer toy, shooting streams of water.
What is “The Super Soaker.”
His autobiography detailed his life as a slave and his escape to freedom.
Who is Fredrick Douglass.