Psychologists
This psychologist studied racial bias in standardized testing and Black speech patterns. He coined the term "Ebonics".
Formed from ragtime, spiritual music, blues, and marching bands, this genre of music originated in Louisiana in the late 1800s.
What is Jazz?
He is the first Black Major League Baseball player.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
He became the 2nd African American actor to win an Oscar. He played in "Remember the Titans" and "The Great Debaters"
Who is Denzel Washington?
Name the R&B legend who was killed by his father over a dispute about money.
Who is Marvin Gaye?
This married duo of psychologists were active during the Civil Rights movement and are known for their famous "doll test" which assessed racial preference in school-aged children.
Who is Kenneth and Mamie Clark?
This man was known as "the Godfather of soul". He was one of the founding fathers of funk music and is known for his exciting performance and unique dance styles.
Who is James Brown?
This tennis player won more Grand Slam single titles than any other woman or man during the open era.
Who is Serena Williams?
Name the infamous director who is responsible for classic Black films such as "Do the Right Thing", "She's Gotta Have It", and "Crooklyn".
Who is Spike Lee?
The first Black women to be elected to congress.
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
This psychologist was the first to study the influence of rapport between an IQ test proctor and the subject, specifically researching how the race of a test proctor can create bias in IQ testing.
Who is Herman George Canady?
This artist/actress was the 1st Hip-Hop artist to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Who is Queen Latifah?
The first (and only) African-American male tennis player to win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon single titles.
Who is Arthur Ashe?
The 1st African American actress to win an Academy Award for Best Actress?
Who is Halle Berry?
Pick the invention(s) made by George Washington Carver:
a. peanut butter
b. paints
c. lotions
d. all of the above
What is D/All of the above?
This person is known as the "Father of Black Psychology". He was the first African American to receive a PHD in psychology in the U.S.
Francis Cecil Sumner
She is the first solo artist to chart #1 on the album chart six times in a row and the first woman to win six Grammy awards in one night.
Who is Beyonce?
Fastest Man in the world.
Who is Usain Bolt?
Jamie Foxx won an Academy Award for his portrayal of which famous singer?
Who is Ray Charles?
Who is Toni Morrison?
This scholar advocated for the establishment of Black History Month. He was also the last Black History Month fact.
Who is Carter G. Woodson?
This artist is one of the highest selling female artists of all time. She has appeared in several movies and sang the national anthem at the 1991 Super Bowl.
Who is Whitney Houston?
He became the first African-American man to hold the World Heavyweight Champion boxing title
Who is Jack Johnson?
The first Black person to star in a prime-time drama in the ’60s. In 2018, she became the first Black actress to receive an honorary Academy Award, and was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 2020.
Who is Cicely Tyson?
What black inventor invented the traffic signal?
Who is Garrett Morgan?