Black History Month Women
Worked alongside him in the Civil Rights Movement, advocating for racial equality, voting rights, and social justice this woman was awarded with the Nobel Piece Prize and her book seal honors African-American authors and illustrators whose work reflects the African-American experience.
Who is Coretta Scott King?
This younger brother of Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and civil rights activist who died under mysterious circumstances in 1969.
Who is A. D. King?
An American basketball player, who played for the Chicago Bulls and won finals MVP 6 times. He's the only player in the history of the NBA to be named both the League's MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season!
Who is Michael Jordan?
One of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century, with hits like “Unforgettable”, “Mona Lisa”, “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)”, this artist is recognized by his nickname "King"
Who is Nat King Cole?
The founding year of NSBE.
1975?
This woman's arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a public bus was the catalyst for the year-long Montgomery bus boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This former US Senator is responsible for Affordable Care Act and help launched the "Lets Move!" campaign.
Who is Barack Obama?
This is the first African American in any major league sport in the US; he played for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Known for their tap dancing prowess and electric live performances this pair of twins went on top be one of the most notable duos in history.
Who are The Nicholas Brothers?
At this Big 10 school is the founding University of NSBE?
What is Purdue?
This courageous woman helped more than 300 slaves escape to freedom on the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This inventor is known for helping regulate the flow of traffic on the streets and providing the military with life-saving protective equipment used in wars.
Who is Garrett Morgan?
I'm in the Golf Hall of Fame and have won a record 82 PGA tour events and 15 major tournaments.
Who is Tiger Woods?
The LA artist is one of the most accomplished in his genre, holding the most grammy's of any rapper, multiple #1 hits and platinum records his voice and message is bigger than just music.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
NSBE’s motto includes the phrase: “To increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and…”
What is positively impact the community?
Her 1969 autobiography, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, tells her early life story and made her a literary icon along with her being a dancer, singer, and actress, performing in stage productions, cabaret, and films. She became legend among the masses.
Who is Maya Angelou
One of the original Freedom Riders, and former representative of Georgia’s 5th District this member of Phi Beta Sigma is one of the faces of the civil rights movement.
Who is John Lewis?
This half of a sister duo holds the record for most Olympic gold medals in tennis.
Who is Venus Williams?
Angela Bassett portrayed this person in the film that told the story of the King of Pop and his rise to fame.
Who is Katherine Jackson?
Location of the NSBE Annual Convention this year.
Where is Baltimore, Maryland?
Her life inspired the Netflix miniseries Self Made, known for her empire in the beauty and hair industry, she was truly a pionneer.
Who is Madame C.J Walker?
This revolutionary activist was known on the west coast as the “The Father of the Panthers” and inspired a popular tv character.
Who is Huey P. Newton?
First African-American woman to become Olympic all-around champion and the First African-American gymnast to win both individual all-around and team gold medals at the Olympics. She is truly a star
Who is Gabby Douglas?
This producer artist duo went on to have a trilogy of albums that lead to the best selling album of all time and one of the best selling tours of all time all in the span of a decade.
Who are Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones?
This many engineers helped start what we know as NSBE today
What is 11?