Black Firsts
The first African American to perform at the White House
Who was "Blind Tom" Wiggins?
"All my life I had to fight"
What is the Color Purple?
The first African American family sitcom
What is Sanford and Son
With how many "Miracles" did Smokey Robinson perform?
What is 3?
Before it became Black History Month, the observance of BlacK History was called
What is Negro History Week?
The first African American vocalist to sing with a white orchestra
Who was Lena Horne?
Two actors nominated for, but did not win, an Academy Award for their 1993 portrayal of a famous musical couple
Who are Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne?
Late night television program was the first to be hosted by an African American
What is the Arsenio Hall Show
In 1953 the song “Hound Dog” was released by this blues singer before Elvis Presley’s 1956 version
Who is Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton?
At its height this was the population of slaves in the United States
What is 4 million?
The first African American Nobel Peace Prize winner
Who was Ralph Bunche
The name of Spike Lee's production company
What is 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
"I got in one little fight and my mom got scared"
What is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
Who do you need to call but you can't use my phone?
Who is Tyrone?
A nickel bag
What is a $5 bag of marijuana
The PGA was considered "Caucasians only" until this golfer joined
Who is Charles Sifford?
This actor played the lead in To Sir With Love
Who is Sidney Poitier
This former NBA player appeared on Sister Sister, Moesha and All That
Who is Kobe Bryant?
This R&B legend was killed by his father over a dispute about money
Who is Marvin Gaye?
This is the only Black and Catholic HBCU
What is Xavier University of Louisiana
The first African American woman to receive a patent was for this item
What is a folding bed
The first African American to produce a feature length film
Who is Oscar Micheaux?
This ABC powerhouse also wrote Crossroads and Princess Diaries 2
Who is Shonda Rhimes?
Shoulder, chest, pants, ____
What is shoes?
The pie we have at Thanksgiving
What is sweet potato pie