Thurgood Marshall
Thurgood Marshall's first name before he changed it to Thurgood
Thoroughgood
This African American singer also known as the King of Pop, performed songs like Beat It, Billie Jean, and Thriller
Michael Jackson
The first woman and first Black American to run for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. She made history by becoming the first Black congresswoman, representing New York State in the House of Representatives for seven terms.
Shirley Chisholm
The first African American to play in the Major League Baseball
Jackie Robinson
He is known as the inventor of the potato chip
George Crum
As punishment for misbehaving in class, his teacher would make Thurgood Marshall study this
United States Constitution
Beyoncé used to sing with this hit group
First Black President of South Africa
Nelson Mandela
She is considered as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, winning 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals.
Simone Biles
He invented the gas mask and the 1st traffic signal
Garrett Morgan
Thurgood Marshall attended this HBUC for law school, located in Washington DC
Howard University
Who sang "Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud"
James Brown
At the age of 6 she became the first black student to attend an all-white school in New Orleans
Ruby Bridges
They were the first father and son to play in the NBA together. They played for the Los Angeles Lakers.
LeBron and Bronny James
She is an African American inventor most noted for her development of the adjustable sanitary belt.
Mary Kenner
Thurgood Marshall earned the nickname _________
after winning 29 of the 32 cases he tried before the Supreme Court
Mr. Civil Rights
Name the Black National Anthem
Lift Every Voice and Sing
This holiday marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to free the remaining slaves
Juneteenth
Her statue is located in front of the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. She led the Lady Gamecocks to the 2017 NCAA National Basketball Championship. She currently plays basketball for the Las Vegas Aces.
A'ja Wilson
He is an African American inventor and aerospace engineer, best known for inventing the bestselling Super Soaker water gun and the nerf gun.
Lonnie Johnson
Thurgood Marshall argued this case before the Supreme Court that ended racial segregation in public schools
Brown vs. Board of Education
What well known gospel tune became the anthem of the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s?
We Shall Overcome
She is the first African American woman confirmed to the Supreme Court in 2022
Ketanji Brown Jackson
This year's Superbowl featured 2 black quarterbacks from which 2 NFL teams
Philidelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs
She is an African American nurse and inventor, who created the first home security system in 1966.
Marie Van Brittan Brown