African-American Politicians
African-American Athletes
Inventions by African- Americans
African-American Musicians
African-American Actors
100
This man made history by becoming the first black president
Who is Barack Obama?
100
This former player shocked the the basketball world when he single handily scored 100 points in a game
Who is Wilt Chamberlain?
100
You can thank Benjamin Banneker for his creation this that lets you know what time it is
What is a clock?
100
This "Drunk in Love" singer made history by becoming the most Grammy nominated female artist
Who is Beyonce?
100
She became the first African American actress to win Academy Award for lead actress for her role in Monster's Ball
Who is Halle Berry?
200
After escaping slavery, this man became a leader of the abolitionist movement and was praised of his great skills as an orator
Who is Frederick Douglass?
200
The movie 42 was about this baseball great who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers
Who is Jackie Robinson?
200
Betcha can't eat just one of these because of George Crum
What is potato chips?
200
Some people might be surprised that this global superstar singer famous for hits such as 'Girl on Fire' and Superwoman' all while playing the piano, dropped out of Columbia University. Don't think it hurt her that much
Who is Alicia Keys?
200
This actor has played a variety of roles from God to United States president to South African president Nelson Mandela
Who is Morgan Freeman?
300
She became the first African American woman to be appointed United States Secretary of State
Who is Condoleezza Rice?
300
This tennis great received the ultimate compliment when a stadium in Queens, New York was named after him
Who is Arthur Ashe?
300
Vampires should be grateful for Charles Drew for creating these places
What are blood banks?
300
He became Hip Hop's first billionaire (although not technically) when he sold his headphones company Beats
Who is Dr Dre?
300
She broke into the acting scene with her Academy Award nominee performance in Precious: Based on the Novel Push
Who is Gabourey Sidibe?
400
He became the second African American to be appointed to the United States Supreme Court
Who is Clarence Thomas?
400
No one can question this beloved athlete leaping abilities after she won an Olympic gold medal in the long jump
Who is Jackie Joyner-Kersee?
400
This invention by Kenneth Dunkley allows movie goers to get up, close and personal with the action in the film
What is 3-D glasses?
400
Jaime Foxx won an Academy Award for his portrayal of this late musical genius famous for his black shades and piano
Who is Ray Charles?
400
He became the first African American to win the Academy Award for best actor with his role in Lillies of the Field
Who is Sidney Poitier?
500
This Baptist pastor was the first African American to be elected from New York City, via Harlem, to the United States House of Representatives
Who is Adam Clayton Powell, Jr?
500
Nicknamed the flying squirrel she became the first African American gymnast to win the gold medal in the individual all around competition
Who is Gabrielle Douglas?
500
It's summer time and you need to win a water fight, just use this created by Lonnie Johnson
What is a Super Soaker?
500
Simply named the "Godfather of Soul", most artists today would say they drew inspiration from him
Who is James Brown?
500
She was the first African American actress to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best actress for her role in Carmen Jones. Ironically Halle Berry, the first African American actress to the Academy Award for Best Actress, portrayed her in a movie
Who is Dorothy Dandridge?
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