THEY MADE WHAT?
Without Dr. George Grant's invention, golfers would have to carry buckets of sand from hole to hole
What is the golf tee?
This cripwalking powerhouse has won 23 grand slams.
Who is Serena Williams?
The man widely known for his delivery of "Luke, I am your father." was mute in his early childhood years.
Who is James Earl Jones?
Matthew Henson was the first to see this place
What is the North Pole?
Boop Boop ski-do, this character was based off of Ester Jones a Black Harlem-based jazz singer.
Who is Betty Boop?
He invented the beer tap
Who is Richard Spikes?
This music genre was created by primarily black and gay DJs in Chicago in the late 70s - 80s.
What is house music?
Credited with over 1000 buildings in Los Angeles, this architect shares his name with the famous rider who shouted "The British are coming."
Who is Paul Revere Williams?
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Who is Paul R. Williams?
In 1960, she was the first black child to be integrated into an all-white elementary school
Who is Ruby Bridges?
Pre and post Civil War era, this fraction of cowboys were Black.
What is 1/4?
There is a whole store aisle in the personal care section dedicated to their invention.
Who are Mary and Mildred Davidson
It doesn't have to be a rainy day to go and enjoy this principal ballerina's pointed performance.
Who is Misty Copeland?
Don't be miseducated and forget that this artist is credited with winning Album of the Year for the first time with a hip-hop album.
Who is Lauryn Hill?
In 2016, Elaine Welteroth became the second person of African American heritage to be named Editor-in-Chief of this teenage publication.
What is Teen Vogue?
What is Tulsa, OK?
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What is Tulsa?
If you were grateful to keep in touch via Zoom or Google Meets calls during COVID-19 quarantine, you have this inventor to thank.
Who is Marian Croak
Not only does she have her own shoe, but she also was the first person drafted into the WNBA.
Who is Sheryl Swoopes?
This Private Practice actress has won 6 Tonys Awards for performance, more than any other individual. She is also only person to have won Tony Awards in four different acting categories.
Who is Audra McDonald?
Known as the fastest woman in the world, she was the first woman in Olympic history to win three gold medals.
Who is Wilma Rudolph?
BASL stands for this
Marie Van Britton Brown created this to feel safe in her home at night.
What is the home security system?
Paris is Burning is about this culture that served as a safe space for black trans and queer folx.
What is ball culture?
This artist said, “Artists are influenced by other artists. We’re all deeply influenced by what’s around us; we don’t make anything cold...”
Who is Carrie Mae Weems?
In this year, Sidney Poitier became the first Black actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor
What is 1964?
This country houses the highest population of Black people outside of Africa.
Where is Brazil?