Black History Women
She traveled to France to become a renowned stunt pilot
Who is Bessie Coleman?
The first African American and Democrat to represent Georgia in the Senate
Who is Raphael Warnock?
This popular television show was created in the 1970's by Don Cornelius
What is the Soul Train?
Won five NBA championship games and eleven All NBA first time honors
Who is Kobe Bryant?
This African American made millions selling cookies and founded this popular cookie brand
What is Famous Amos by Wallace Jr?
Her debut memoir "Becoming" (a New York Times Bestseller) was published by Penguin Random
Who is Michelle Obama?
From 1987-1989, he served as the 15th National Security Advisor, and from 1989-1993 he served as the 12th Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff.
Who is Colin Powell?
The first black owned company to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
What is BET-Black Entertainment Television?
One of the greatest athletes of his time who won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympic games in Britain.
Who is Track and Field star Jesse Owens?
This court case ended the legal segretion in public schools
What is Brown vs Board of Education?
In 1968, she became the first black woman elected into congress, and in 1972 she became the first black person and woman to run for president as a majority party candiate.
Who is Shirley Anita Chrisholm?
He marched on Washington on August 28, 1963, and deliverd a powerful speech at the Lincoln Memorial.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Her song "Move on up A Little Higher", became the first gospel song to sell one million copies.
Who is Mahlia Jackson?
The first African Americans to be drafted into the NBA and selected by the Boston Celtics; the first African American to play in the NBA
Who is Chuck Cooper?
Who is Earl Lloyd?
Told the story of African American women and their role at NASA.
What is Hidden Figures?
In 1966, she was the first American Model to be featured on the cover of British Vogue?
Who is Donyale Luna?
In 1977, he became the first African American to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the United States.
Who is Andrew Young?
Her first autobiography "I know why the Cage Bird Sings", covered her life as a child to a teen, and featured her experiences with racism, poverty, and rape.
Who is Maya Angelo?
Defeated Martina Hingis in 1999 at 17 years old
Who is Serena Williams?
Firs African American to win a Nobel Peace Prize in literature
Who Is Toni Morrison?
Wonderful Hair Grower made her the first self-made millionaire.
Who is Madam CJ Walker?
From 1997-2004, he served as a state Senate, and as the U.S. Senate of Illinois from 2005-2008 before becoming...
Who is President Barack Obama?
A blues singer and actress who was the first African American to star in her own television show and to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award.
Who is Ethel Waters?
1950 is the year that Black player was allowed to play in this organization
What is the NBA?
In 1981, she was the first African American woman neurosurgeon in the United States
Who is Dr. Alexa Irene Canady?