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In 1919 this athlete became the first African American to play in the NFL. This athlete also is known for being the first black head coach in the NFL.
Who is Frederick Douglass "Fritz" Pollard?
100
Still alive today, this physicist invented the touch tone telephone, call waiting, caller ID and fiber optic cable.
Who is Dr. Shirley Jackson?
100
He founded the most successful black owned music label ever. Motown records.
Who is Berry Gordy Jr.
100
This movie has an all-star black cast that will be premiering February 16th.
What is the Black Panther?
100
Nicknamed Satchmo this African-American trumpeter, composer, singer, and actor is considered one of most influential figures in jazz.
Who is Louis Daniel Armstrong?
200
This athlete won four gold medals in the 1936 Berlin Olympics in the 100m sprint, the long jump, 200m sprint, and the 4x100m relay.
Who is Jesse Owens?
200
Without this engineer creating the carbon filament, we would not have working light bulbs, nor A/C.
Who is Lewis Latimer?
200
Born Sarah Breedlove, she was known for her hair growth formula and as the 1st female self-made millionaire.
Who is Madam C. J. Walker?
200
The first African American to win an Oscar, but was not allowed to sit with her co-stars.
Who is Hattie McDaniel?
200
This Washington, D.C. native, composer, pianist, and bandleader of a jazz orchestra composed thousands of scores throughout his 50 year career in the industry.
Who is Duke Ellington?
300
To this day this athlete is the only African American male to win Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, the Australian Open.
Who is Arthur Ashe?
300
Thanks to this inventor, many people are able to live normal lives with the pacemaker.
Who is Otis Boykin?
300
Though technically not an entrepreneur, this significant figure established relationships with entrepreneurs to create several initiatives and programs for educating African Americans, and founder of the National Negro Business League.
Who is Booker T. Washington?
300
This actress has won the Presidential Medal of Freedom, was previously married to Miles Davis, and still acting at the age of 93.
Who is Cicely Tyson?
300
Considered "The First Lady of Song" noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, and "horn-like" ability earned her 13 Grammy awards, and sold over 40 million records.
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
400
This 1956 Syracuse All-American became the Cleveland Browns No. 1 Draft pick in 1957. NFL's MVP 1957, 1958, and 1965 and played in nine straight Pro Bowls.
Who is Jim Brown?
400
Like to ride the Amtrak? This would not be possible without the inventor who made the lubricants used to make the train travel more efficiently.
Who is Elijah McCoy?
400
The first black woman in the U.S. to charter a bank which merged with two banks in Richmond, where she served as chairman of its board of directors.
Who is Maggie L. Walker?
400
He is not only an actor, but a famous narrator on multiple documentaries and is veteran of the U. S. Air Force.
Who is Morgan Freeman?
400
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This Cove Spring, FL native started sculpting using the natural clay found in her area. This artist is most notably known for "the Harp" which is a 16 feet sculpture that reinterpreted the musical instrument, using 12 African Americans singing as the strings. Inspired by "Lift Every Voice and Sing"
Who is Augusta Savage?
500
This African American was diagnosed with Polio, however that did not stop her from earning three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics. This athlete paved the way for many black girls in track and field.
Who is Wilma Rudolph?
500
From Washington, D.C. this early physician invented the blood bank.
Who is Dr. Charles Drew?
500
This couple created one of the most famous African American family owned hair companies, Dudley's.
Who is Joe and Eunice Dudley?
500
A native of Richmond, Virginia, this actor was also a famous tap dancer, activist, and set a world record. He was the richest black entertainer in the first half of the 20th century.
Who is Bill Bojangles Robinson?
500
This African-American artist is known for creating narrative series, painting 30 or more paintings on one subject. Best known series, Migration of the Negro or the Migration Series in 1941.