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He is the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize award and is the first African-American U.S. President
Who is Barack Obama
100
She had the #1 talk show in the country, owns her own TV network and magazine, and has appeared numerous times on Forbes Top 100 Richest People in the World.
Who is Oprah Winfrey
100
These sisters at one point dominated Tennis.
Who are Venus and Serena Williams?
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This federal holiday honors the civil-rights leader and is observed on the third Monday in January.
What is Martin Luther King Jr. day?
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He is known as the “King of Pop” and as a superb dancer. His signature dance, the moonwalk, is emulated by millions of people around the world.
Who is Michael Jackson?
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This civil-rights leader led the black boycott (1955-56) of segregated city bus lines and in 1956 gained a major victory when Montgomery buses began to operate on a desegregated basis.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
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This abolitionist is credited in leading more that 300 slaves along the secret route to freedom known as the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman
200
Born Cassius Clay, this boxing World Heavyweight Champion is famous for such phrases as “Float like a butterfly,” and “Sting like a bee.”
Who is Muhammad Ali?
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This holiday is not a religious holiday, nor is it meant to replace Christmas. It is a celebration that honors the values of ancient African cultures and inspires African-Americans who are working for progress.
What is Kwanzaa?
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This female rapper turned actress is a spokeswoman for Cover Girl.
Who is Queen Latifah?
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This media-savvy trial lawyer is best known for defending O.J. Simpson in his 1995 murder trial.
Who is Johnny Cochran is
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This civil-rights activist refused to give up her seat on a municipal bus to a white man which sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks?
300
He made baseball history by smacking 73 homers, surpassing by three Mark McGuire’ 1998 record. He also shattered two of Babe Ruth long-standing records – the 81-year-old slugging record and the 78-year-old record for walks in a season.
Who is Barry Bonds?
300
This festival showcase Black Star Power in New Orleans, LA.
What is Essence Music Festival?
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Who was the first African-American to earn an Oscar award for best actress?
Who is Halle Berry?
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He is known as a comedian and was subsequently the first African-American to star in a dramatic series on television.
Who is Bill Cosby?
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This piet is most famous for her poem for President Clinton's Inauguration in 1993. She has also written many books and poems. Her message in all media is the need of self-awareness and self-acceptance.
Who is Maya Angelou?
400
This gymnast was a member of the gold-medal winning “Magnificent Seven” at the 1996 Summer Olympics. She is a three-time Olympian and a World Championship silver medalist.
Who is Dominique Dawes?
400
This holiday not only promotes the commemoration of African-American freedom, but as an example and encouragement of self-development and respect for all cultures.
What is Juneteenth?
400
This African American musician went blind at the age of 7 due to Glaucoma. He fused rhythm & blues, gospel and blues styles into his early recordings, while playing the piano. He is responsible for the hit titled "Georgia On My Mind".
Who is Ray Charles?
500
He was a militant leader affiliated with the Nation of Islam.
Who is Malcom X?
500
She served as the 66th United States Secretary of State, and was the second person to hold that office in the administration of President George W. Bush.
Who is Condoleezza Rice?
500
A triple gold medalist at the 1988 Olympics, she was recognized around the world by her unusual running outfits and long, painted fingernails. Simply known as “Flojo.”
Who is Florence Griffith-Joyner?
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This award is given to people of color for outstanding achievements and performances in the arts (television, recording, literature, motion picture and writing & directing), as well as those individuals or groups who promote social justice through their creative endeavors.
What is the NAACP Image Award?
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She became the first female performer to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and is known as the “Queen of Soul."
Who is Aretha Franklin?
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