Inventors
Who invented the horseshoe?
Oscar E. Brown
Who triggered a boycott of the Montgomery, Alabama, bus system in 1955 by refusing to give up their seat to a white passenger on a bus?
Rosa Parks
This golf legend was first seen “putting” at the mere age of 2 on the Mike Douglas show in 1978
Tiger Woods
Name this actress most famous for her roles in Monster’s Ball, X Men, and Gothika
Halle Berry
This Civil Rights icon has a birthday on January 15th, even though we celebrate him on the third Monday in January?
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Known as an agricultural chemist and inventor of “peanut butter”.
George Washington Carver
What was the name of the African American woman who helped hundreds of slaves in through the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
Tennis Titan Sisters
Venus and Serena
This rapper moved from London, England to Atlanta, Georgia at a very young age and has partnered with mayor Keshia Lance Bottoms to provide financial literacy education programs for kids and teenagers.
21 Savage
What does NAACP stand for?
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
First African American woman to become a self made millionaire after creating their line of hair products.
Madam C.J. Walker
Who was the first African American Major League Baseball player?
Jackie Robinson
This basketball legend led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships
Michael Jordan
This comedian received an Emmy nomination for their work on SNL
Leslie Jones
Who was the 44th President of the U.S.
Barack Obama
Who invented the elevator?
Alexander Miles
What song is known as “The Black National Anthem”?
Lift Every Voice and Sing
Not many can do a double twisting vaults, double arabians, or high-flying flips like this famously decorated gymnast.
Gabby Douglas
Who holds the title of the most Grammy wins of all time?
Beyonce
Name the first black Disney princess.
Tiana (The Princess and the Frog)
Who is known as “The Black Edison” for their advancements in telegraphy and telephony?
Granville T. Woods
During what year was National Negro History Week officially extended to Black History Month? (Hint: This occurred under President Geral Ford’s Administration)
1976
This track and field superstar won four gold medals during the 1936 Berlin Olympics
Jesse Owens
Famously know for painting “Untitled” and “In This Case”, this New York native has many famous creations located currently At the Soho Contemporary Art Gallery and Andy Warhol Museum.
Jean-Michel Basquiat
This Nashville born famous chef can be seen on many food network shows such as Top Chef and The Chew
Carla Hall