1920s
The movement of over six million African Americans from Southern United states up to Northern United States
What is "The Great Migration"?
All black US regiment active from 1869 to 1951, first deployed during the Spanish-American war in Cuba.
What is "The last black regiment"/"The 24th infantry"
the first Black girl integrated into an all white elementary school in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Who is "Ruby Bridges"
Became the youngest heavyweight champion, has a undefeated record of 37 including 33 knockouts.
Who is Mike Tyson
First African-American to reach the peak of Mount Everest.
who is Sophia Danenberg
A French entertainer during the Harlem Renaissance, a fashion trendsetter for both black and white woman a like. Often called "the first black woman to become a world-famous entertainer" for her fame spread across the seas.
Who is Josephine Baker?
Who is Hattie McDaniel?
Among others organized SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee) at Shaw University. They are one of the leading figures of the Civil Rights Movement which took place in the 1950s and 1960s.
"Who is Ella Baker?"
A nationally renowned talk show host, grabbed over 200 million views at it's height from talking about how to marry the right person all the way to talking about soap operas
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
The first African American U.S. Secretary of State
Who is Colin Powell?
First black woman to receive a PhD in philology, graduated in University of Chicago
Who is Georgina R. Simpson
Won the high jump at the Olympics in London, England, 1948
who is Alice Coachman Davis.
The first American woman to win three Olympic gold medals, and was named Athlete of the Year by the United Press 1961
"Who is Wilma Rudolph?"
Former player, broadcaster. Became the first to lead the to be chosen to head Major League Baseball’s National League.
Who is Bill white?
First black man to fly a plane solo around the world
Who is Barrington Irving Jr?
Founded in 1922, a foundation run to show off the work of black artists, business owners, and educators.
What is "The Harmon Foundation"?
First black person to graduate from USNA (United States Naval Academy) in Annapolis, Maryland
Who is Wesley A. Brown?
Became the first woman on the new U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Who is Mrs. Frankie Muse Freeman
Became the first of their gender to be in the Rock & Roll hall of fame, gotten the Presidential Medal of Freedom by George w. Bush and sang "America" for inauguration for Brock Obama
Who is Aretha Franklin?
First black man to launch his own film and television studio
Who is Tyler parry
The first exhibition of Black American artist is held at the 135th Street Branch of the New York Public Library.
who is Henry Ossawa Tannerare
Graduating from the University of Columbia, he discovered a way to store plasma officially creating blood banks.
Who is Dr. Charles R. Drew?
The first Black person to be elected by popular vote into the U.S. Senate. serving two terms, officially leaving office on January 3, 1979.
"Who is Edward Brooke?"
A retired player who is going to be the first coach to lead a national football league team, the Oakland Raiders.
Who is Art Shell?
First African-American president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
who is Cheryl Boone Isaacs