Civil Rights Movement/Politics
This person led a boycott when refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white man.
Who is Rosa Parks?
Known as "Black Edison," this African American inventor made key contributions to the development of the telephone, streetcar and more.
Who is Granville Woods?
She was the first African-American tennis player to compete in the U.S. Open.
Who is Althea Gibson?
Who was the first African American women to win a Tony Award for Best Actress in a musical (1952)?
Who is Diahann Carroll?
This 18-time Grammy winning singer demanded "RESPECT" in the industry during her reign as the "Queen of Soul"
Who is Areatha Franklin?
This president was embarrassed by the actions toward African Americans and was later shot and killed.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
This American entrepreneur, philanthropist, political and social activist created specialized hair products for African American hair care. She is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
He was the first African-American quarterback to win the Super Bowl beating the Denver Broncos in 1988 while earning Super Bowl MVP honors.
Who is Doug Williams?
Who was the first African American women to have a play on Broadway (1959)?
Who is Lorraine Hansberry?
This talented blind musician helped mold how modern soul music is viewed today through songs such as "Superstition?"
Who is Stevie Wonder?
This was a landmark decision of the United States Supreme Court that declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students unconstitutional.
What is Brown vs Board of Education?
This African-American inventor, businessman, and community leader is most known for his patents for a hair-straightening product, breathing device, revamped sewing machine and an improved traffic signal.
Who is Garrett Morgan, Sr.?
He broke Babe Ruth's home-run record when he hit his 715th homerun in 1974.
Who is Hank Aaron?
What was the title of the 1985 drama film that Woopie Goldberg played a major role and received recognition? It was also the name of a novel?
What is The Color Purple?
This artist broke down racial barriers by releasing the album “Thriller” in 1982.
These two leaders were shot and killed in 1968.
Who are Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy?
This inventor was an African American scientist and educator. He is famous for many inventions including a number of uses for the peanut.
Who is George Washington Carver?
She was one of the original players of the WNBA and also the 1st player ever in the league to dunk in a game.
Who is Lisa Leslie?
What was the hit performance that ran for four years and won seven Tonys, featuring an all Black Cast (1975)?
What is The Wiz?
This group of 5 brothers made "I Want You Back", "ABC", and "I'll Be There" into the classics they are now.
Who is the Jackson Five?
In 1957, Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus called out his state's National Guard to block these students from entering high school.
Who were the Little Rock Nine?
This inventor and draftsman is best known for his contributions to the patenting of the light bulb and the telephone.
Who is Lewis Howard Latimer?
He was the first African-American to win the Master's Tournament.
Who is Tiger Woods?
In the early 1920's there was a movement call the "Negro". What was the other term used to describe that time period?
What is The Renaissance Period?
What influential trumpet player, released "What a Wonderful World" in 1967?