The Firsts
The first Black woman to ever serve in the U.S. Congress
Who is Shirley Chisolm?
Who is Gabby Douglas?
"As I turn up the collar on my favorite winter coat
This wind is blowin' my mind
I see the kids in the street with not enough to eat
Who am I to be blind, pretending not to see their needs?"
What is Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson?
In African American musical tradition, these instrument-driven genres often features heavy use of polyrhythms and call and response vocal
Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall received his legal training and earned his Juris Doctor from this university
What is Howard University School of Law?
The first democratically elected president of South Africa
Who is Nelson Mandela?
This track star is a five-time world record holder in men's track & field
Who is Jesse Owens?
“…Freedom! Where are you?
Cause I need freedom too!
I break chains all by myself...”
What is Freedom by Beyonce?
This celebration is a week-long Pan-African holiday to honor African heritage and culture
What is Kwanzaa?
Black History Month was first recognized nationally in the U.S. in this year
What is 1976?
The first Black self-made millionaire
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
This woman is the dominant forward/center of the Las Vegas Aces and became the first player in WNBA history to score 1,000 points in a single regular season
Who is A'ja Wilson?
“When I wake up in the morning, love
And the sunlight hurts my eyes
And something without warning, love
bears heavy on my mind, Then I look at you
And the world's alright with me”
What is Lovely Day by Bill Withers?
DAILY DOUBLE! This city is home to the Great Migration destination that became known as "Bronzeville," a cultural and economic hub for this city
What is Chicago?
The more commonly known name of the Civil Rights Act of 1965
What is the Voting Rights Act?
The first Black woman to win a Grammy for Album of the Year
Who is Natalie Cole?
Jackie Robinson was a four-sport athlete at this university
What is UCLA?
“….Knowing my help
Is coming from You.
Your peace you give me
In time of the storm. You are..”
What is Total Praise by Richard Smallwood and Donnie McClurkin?
This Louisiana-based social club tradition includes parades and brass bands, and often gathers on Sundays, weddings, and other celebrations
What is a second-line?
Juneteenth celebrates the last enslaved people being emancipated in this U.S. state
What is Texas?
What is Wilberforce University?
This athlete was a running back for the Chicago Bears from 1975-1987. He ran 1,852 yards to help the team reach the playoffs for the first time in 14 years.
Who is Walter Payton?
"God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who has brought us thus far on the way"
What is Lift Every Voice and Sing by James Weldon Johnson?
This 1960s-70s movement emphasized natural hair, African-inspired clothing, and pride in African heritage
What is the Black is Beautiful Movement?
The CROWN Act prohibits discrimination based on hair texture and protective styles in workplaces and schools. It stands for...
What is "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair?"