Black History
What year did President Obama become President?
2009
Which female artist has the most grammy wins
Who is the fasted runner on earth?
Usain Bolt
Who invented the alphabet?
Africans
Kamala Harris
Who was the first black woman to run for President?
Shirley Chisholm, 1972
Viola Davis
Who is the most decorated American gymnast with 30 total World and Olympic medals?
Simone Biles
Who invented Icecream?
Augustus Jackson
Who is the most educated first lady?
Michelle Obama
When did slavery officially end in the United States?
Juneteeth, June 19th, 1865
Which film produced by jordan Peele has received over 90 awards?
Get Out
Who is the first tennis player to win 23 Grand Slam titles and has won more than $88 million in prize money?
Serena Williams
Who invented the elevator?
Alexander Miles
Who is the first black millionare?
Madam C.J. Walker
Which document ended segregation in the United States?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 Which superceded all state and local laws that required segreation
Who is the only Black woman to have been named best actress at the oscars?
Halle Berry
Who is the first and only player in NBA history with more than 9,000 career points?
Lebron James
Who invented the Electric Railway system?
Granville T. Woods
Oprah Winfrey
The decision upheld affirmative action's constitutionality in education, as long it employeed a "highly individualized, holistic review of each applicant's file" and did not consider race as a factor in a "mechanical way."
Grutter v. Bollinger (2003)
Who is the first Black woman to create and produce a top 10 network series?
Shonda Rhimes
This player in NFL history, is the holder of nearly every receiving record. His 22,895 receiving yards and 197 receiving touchdowns are two records that will never fall.
Jerry Rice
Who is responsible for the video game system we use today? This man created the interchangeable cartridge system in video games.
Jerry Lawson
Who was the first Black Secretary of State?
Condoleezza Rice