BLACK HISTORY
First African American to hold a seat on the Supreme Court.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
I helped slaves ecscape the South on "The Underground Railroad."
Who is Harriet Tubman?
I was a legendary artist known as the "King of Pop."
Who is Michael Jackson?
The first Black female millionaire known for my entrepreneurial haircare business.
Who is Madame CJ Walker?
The first African American to play in the MLB.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This 1954 court case ruled that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.
What is Brown v Board?
These laws were created to enforce racial segregation in the United States from the late 1800s until the 1960s.
What are Jim Crow Laws?
The first African American singer to win a Grammy for Album of the Year
Who is Whitney Houston?
I was known for inventing the first successful peanut-based products and developed over 300 uses for peanuts
Who is George Washington Carver?
I won four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics in track and field in 1936.
Who is Jesse Owens?
I am credited with starting Black History Month in 1926. My work on "Negro History Week" laid the groundwork for Black History Month being officially recognized in 1976.
Carter G. Woodson?
I was a mathematician and NASA scientist and played a pivotal role in space programs for African Americans.
(Hint: The movie, "Hidden Figures" was based off my life)
Who is Katherine Johnson?
I have won the most Grammy awards with 35.
Who is Beyoncé?
I am known for inventing the three-way traffic light.
Who is Garrett Morgan?
The first African American to win three Grand Slam Titles in tennis
Who is Arthur Ashe?
The first Black woman to travel to space.
Who is Mae Jemison?
A civil rights pioneer and the first person to refuse to give up my bus seat.
Who is Claudette Colvin?
My work has influenced artists like Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra and my keen ear and talents have made me the all-time most nominated Grammy artist in history.
Who is Quincy Jones?
I am credited with inventing the first color PC monitor.
Who is Mark Dean?
I was the first African American to qualify for the PGA Tour.
(Hint: It's not Tiger Woods)
Who is Charlie Sifford?
The first HBCU established in the United States.
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.
The 1896 court case stated that segregation was legal and constitutional as long as "facilities were equal" and created the "separate but equal" phrase.
What is Plessy v Ferguson?
I was a gospel singer who would go on to be known as the "Godmother of Rock and Roll."
Who is Sister Rosetta Tharpe?
I am known for my invention of the sanitary belt and the bathroom tissue dispenser.
Who is Mary Kenner?
I was the first African American to play in the NBA.
Who is Earl Lloyd?