Civil Rights Activist
Led the Civil Rights Movement and delivered " I Have a Dream" speech
Who is Dr. Martin Luther Kiung Jr.?
The "Queen of Soul", known for "Respect" and "Natural Woman"
Who is Aretha Franklin?
Boxing Champion and civil rights advocate known for his activism
Who is Muhammad Ali?
A network of secret routes used by enslaved African Americans to escape into free states.
What is The Underground Railroad?
Refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Who is Rosa Parks?
Jazz trumpeter known for hits like "What a Wonderful World"
Who is Louis Armstrong?
Broke the Major League Baseball color barrier in 1947
Who is Jackie Robinson?
A cultural movement in the 1920s-1930s that celebrated Black art, music, and literature.
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
Leader of the Freedom Rides and the March on Washington, later served in Congress
Who is John Lewis?
One of the best-selling female artists in history, known for " I Will Always Love You"
Who is Whitney Houston?
One of the greatest tennis players of all time, with 23 Grand Slam titles
Who is Serena Williams?
This was the first African American self-made millionaire, by trying to cure dandruff and banish her bald spots.
Who is Madame CJ Walker?
First Black Supreme Court Justice and lawyer who argued Brown v. Board of Education
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
The "Godfather of Soul," whose music influenced funk and hip-hop.
Who is James Brown?
This person won 4 gold medals in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, defying many racial stereotypes.
Who is Jesse Owens?
The first Historically Black College and University (HBCU), founded on February 25, 1837.
What is Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?
First Black woman elected to Congress and the first to run for president.
Who was Shirley Chisholm?
His guitar artistry is indisputable and he is considered to be the most gifted instrumentalist of all time.
Who is Jimi Hendrix?
This NBA legend won five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and was fluent in multiple languages, including Italian and Spanish.
Who is Kobe Bryant?
The first all-Black, all-female U.S. Army troop deployed overseas in World War II
Who were the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion?