Clemson Black History
What sports did the first two black student-athletes at Clemson play?
Track & Field, Basketball
What does CODA stand for?
Council of Diversity Affairs
Where did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his famous ‘I Have A Dream’ speech?
The Lincoln Memorial
How many times did Kobe Bryant win the NBA Championship?
5
Which Disney Channel show did Zendaya make her acting debut in?
Shake it Up
Who was the 1st African American woman to be admitted to Clemson?
Lucinda Brawley
What does CBAC stand for?
Clemson Black Alumni Council
Which Black American President won a Nobel Peace Prize in 2009 for his efforts in international diplomacy and cooperation?
President Barack Obama
At what age did Serena Williams win her first US Open?
17
What was Beyoncé’s first solo album called?
Dangerously in Love
When did Clemson become an integrated institution?
1963
What is the club whose mission is to "increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community?"
National Society of Black Engineers
What is the name of Michelle Obama’s debut memoir?
Becoming
On which team did Shaquille O’Neill finish his basketball career?
The Boston Celtics
Who was the first woman to land three number-one songs on Billboard’s streaming charts in a single year?
Megan Thee Stallion
Who was the 1st African American to perform at Clemson’s Field House for homecoming 2 years after winning their first Grammy?
Ray Charles
When was CODA founded?
1990s
Who was the first Black American Senator from South Carolina?
Tim Scott
Jackie Robinson debuted in the MLB as first base for which team?
The Brooklyn Dodgers
Where was Michael Jackson born?
Gary, Indiana
Who was the 1st African American to attend Clemson University?
Harvey Gantt
What was the first Black Greek Letter Organization chartered on campus?
AKA
Who was the Black American mathematician and NASA scientist portrayed in the film “Hidden Figures” for her pivotal role in the early days of the U.S. space program?
Creola Katherine Johnson
Simone Biles is the most decorated sportsperson in which sport?
Gymnastics
What artist is known as the “queen of jazz”?
Ella Fitzgerald