Pittsburgh History
The first Black Woman to represent congress in PA. From Pittsburgh Pa.
( you may have seen pictures or signs of her around Homestead!)
Summer Lee
Retried professional basketball player, he played 15 seasons in the NBA and won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls
American singer and song writer, Known for his song " Hit The Road Jack"
Who is Ray Charles
Who is Alfred L Cralle
The first Black man to play in the MLB.
Jackie Robinson
She sings R&B- Popular for her songs "Umbrella" and "Diamonds"
I am the first Black woman American Vice president.
Kamala Harris
Where was the first Ambulance service created?
The first Black woman to make the USA 2026 Olympic hockey roster. She led the nation as the top goal scorer as a junior in college.
Who is Laila Edwards.
Famous trumpet player, known for his songs " What a Wonderful World"
Who is Louis Armstrong.
The first Black President of the United States.
Barack Obama
What did Madam C.J Walker Create? The first Black Woman millionaire.
The Hot Comb
She was the first African American Woman Cartoonist.
Jackie Ormes
I am the first Black gymnast to become the all around world champion.
Simone Biles
Originally a part of the Jackson 5, most known for his song and music video " Thriller"
Who is Michael Jackson
The first Black Woman to be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Ketanji Brown Jackson
I am the first Black Woman to travel to space.
Mae Jemison
Created by Edward Harleston, A newspaper that became the most influential African American newspaper in the nation.
Hint: Has Pittsburgh in the name, was created in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Courier
I am a famous tennis player, has won 13 grand slam titles!
Bonus: Who is her sister? she also plays tennis
Serena Williams
Venus Williams
American Jazz singer, often called the " Queen of Jazz" Most known song "Dream a Little Dream of Me"
Who is Ella Fitzgerald
I am the first Black Woman to become a pilot.
Bessie Coleman