Gospel Singers
Known as the Queen of Gospel. Powerful contralto voice popularized the genre
What is Mahalia Jackson?
This is the best singer and entertainer. He was known as the "King of Pop."
Who is Michael Jackson?
First African American to hold a seat on the Supreme Court.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
This group of Black pilots became legendary for their success in World War II
Who are the Tuskegee Airmen?
In this year, Martin Luther King Jr. give his “I Have A Dream Speech.”
What is 1963?
This gymnast became the most decorated American gymnast in history, with 32 Olympic and World Championship medals.
Who is Simone Biles?
She is the 11 time Grammy winner called the First Lady of Gospel.
Who is Shirley Caesar?
He was a former slave, an abolitionist, and friend to President Lincoln?
Who was Frederick Douglass?
First Black President of the United States
Who is Barak Obama?
This is what HBCU stands for.
What is "Historically Black College and University?"
This day is celebrated in June as Juneteenth.
What is June 19th?
a federal holiday in the US that commemorates the final, effective end of slavery June 19, 1865
He is a famous basketball player recently killed in a helicopter crash with his and daughter.
Who was Kobe Bryant?
She is one of the most influential singers, known for solo and duo work with her brother.
Who is CeCe Winans?
The ideas of this 1960s civil rights activist clashed with Dr. MLK Jr.'s philosophy of peaceful protest. His autobiography was titled "By Any Means Necessary."
Who is Malcolm X?
He was the first African American to serve as the United States Secretary of State?
Who is Colin Powell?
served as the 65th United States Secretary of State from January 20, 2001 until January 26, 2005, in the administration of President George W. Bush.
The oldest national civil rights organization is..
What is the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)?
President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in this year.
What is 1863?
He holds the most NBA championships won by a player with 11 titles (11 rings) in 13 seasons (1657-1969). And first Black head coach of a major American professional sports team.
Who is Bill Russell?
He is a multi-Grammy winner who has revolutionalized gospel by incorporating hip-hop and R&B.
Who is Kirk Franklin?
This is the celebrated conductor of the Underground Railroad, a network of safe houses and secret routes that helped enslaved people escape to freedom.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
He is a lawyer serving as the senior Democratic party US senator from New Jersey,
Who is Cory Booker?
This was the annual guidebook for African American road-trippers by Victor Hugo Green (1936 to 1967) which served as a vital, "bible of black travel" during the Jim Crow era
What is the Green Book or the Nego Motorist Green Book?
First 20 Africans arrived in Jamestown, Virginia, marking the start of involuntary labor in English North America.
What is 1619?
He won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics held in Berlin, Germany.
Who is Jesse Owens?
He is a high energy choir director and singer. Hint: 'He Turned It'
Who is Tye Tribbett?
He is the highest paid actor and producer in television. $1.4 Billion Net worth
Who is Tyler Perry?
He served as the first black president of South Africa, apartheid activist and statesman.
Who was Nelson Mandela?
He is known as the Father of Black History
Who is Carter G. Woodson?
This year, the United States of America had its first African American president.
What is 2009?
Barak Obama became president of the US.
2009-2017
He is one of the most financially successful athletes in history. NBA salary of $128 millions; Nike deal, $1 billion and other business ventures.
LeBron James