African American Firsts
Civil Rights Activists
Black Assassinations
Police Brutality
100
He was the first African American Heavyweight Boxing champion
Who is Jack Johnson
100
Activist group lead by Huey Newton, called the "greatest threat to internal security of the country" by FBI
What is the Black Panther Party
100
Was a leader in the Black Panther Party, was killed in police raid of his apartment in 1968
Who Is Fred Hampton
100
12 year old boy fatally shot for playing with a toy gun in a park
Who is Tamir Rice
200
He was the first African American to tour on the PGA golf circuit
Who is Tiger Woods
200
This Civil Rights activist resided in Detroit, gained recognition for not giving up her seat on a bus
Who is Rosa Parks
200
This young boy was murdered coming from the store, had skittles and an iced tea
Who is Treyvon Martin
200
18 year old boy fatally shot in Ferguson, this incident started the "Hands Up Don't Shoot" movement
Who is Mike Brown
300
She was the first African American female millionaire
Who is Madame C.J Walker
300
First President of South Africa, used many similar ideas from the Civil Rights Movement in America
Who is Nelson Mandela
300
This ex Nation of Islam member and activist was murdered during his speech
Who is Malcolm X
300
Was put in a choke hold by police and later died from it in Staten Island, this incident started the "I Can't Breathe" movement
Who is Eric Garner
400
He was the first African American Mayor of Detroit
Who is Coleman A Young
400
Most known for his book "Souls of Black Folk", also an NAACP founder
Who is W.E.B DuBois
400
One of the most notable Civil Rights Activist, murdered at his motel room in Memphis
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
400
Fatally shot by police, incident was inspired the movie "Fruitvale Station"
Who is Oscar Grant
500
She was the first African American woman elected to Congress and woman to run for presidency in the U.S.
Who is Shirley Chisholm
500
Activist who was famous for saying blacks should return to Africa
Marcus Garvey
500
This young boy was tortured and murdered for reportedly "Whistling at a white woman"
Who is Emmit Till
500
Probably one of the most famous brutality cases, incident caused civil unrest in Los Angeles
Who is Rodney King
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