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An American photographer, musician, writer and film director, who became prominent in U.S. documentary photojournalism in the 1940s through 1970s—particularly in issues of civil rights, poverty and African-Americans. He is best remembered for his iconic photos of poor Americans during the 1940s.



Who is Gordon Parks?

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The first Black millionaire.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker
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Nicknamed "Satchmo", "Satch", and "Pops", He was an American trumpeter, composer, vocalist, and actor who was among the most influential figures in the history of jazz and American music. His career spanned five decades, from the 1920s to the 1960s, and different eras in the history of jazz. 



Who is Louis Armstrong?

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In Time's January 1964 issue, he was the magazine's first Black Man of the Year. Four years later, he was murdered.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
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He was the first Black coach to win an NBA championship and won a total of 11 NBA titles in his career-the most by one man
Who is Bill Russell?
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The stage name of female rapper and actress Dana Owens

Who is Queen Latifiah?

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After the Civil War, many black moved to this Virginia city, as it is home to a large naval base, which previously and currently offers shipyard and waterfront occupations.

What is Norfolk, VA?

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These two men greatly influenced the Black American population and that is why Black History week fell on their birthday months.
Who are Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln?
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Name the HBCU the was the first to have a law program. It is located here in Washington D.C.

What is Howard University?

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He is the only black quarterback to ever win a Super Bowl
Who is Doug Williams?
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An actress who was the first African American to win an Academy Award. She won the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role of Mammy in Gone with the Wind.

Who is Hattie McDaniel?

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The first African American to serve on the US Supreme Court.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
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What is the name of the oldest known holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

What is Juneteenth?

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This is the decade that the Harlem Renaissance occurred.
What is the 1920s?
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On April 8, 1974, he surpassed Babe Ruth as the all-time home run leader in MLB with his 714th career home run.

Who is Hank Aaron?

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Known as the hardest working man in show business, he is considered the creator of funk music.
Who is James Brown?
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This state was the first to abolish slavery in 1777.
What is Vermont?
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This year Black History Week began.
What is 1926?
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This is the place Malcolm X was killed.
What is Manhattan (New York)?
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He was the first Black World heavyweight boxing champ, prompting calls for a "Great White Hope" to defeat him.
Who is Jack Johnson?
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A prolific writer, he was the first African-American to earn a PhD. from Harvard and was one of the founders of NAACP.
Who is W.E.B. Bu Bois
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She was the Black woman mayor of a major U.S. city:

Who is Sharon Pratt Dixon Kelly, 1991

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In 1926, he launched Negro History Week as an initiative to bring national attention to the contributions of black people throughout American history.
Who is Dr. Carter G. Woodson?
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This amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery.
What is the 13th amendment?
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This person broke 3 track and field records in 45 minutes at The Ohio State University.
Who is Jesse Owens?
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