Notable Dates
The year President Gerald Ford recognized “Black History Month.”
What is 1976
She invented the Touch-tone Telephone, Caller ID & Call Waiting.
Who is Dr.Shirley Jackson?
Born in Jamaica, West Indies, these two people began their public health careers in the 1980’s. Currently they are directors within the NYC DOHMH in the Bureau of TB Disease Case Management and Clinical Operations?
Who is Christine Chuck and Who is Errol Robinson?
This BTBC staff person was Alaska's first Black Female Quarantine Public Health Officer, preventing the importation and spread of infectious diseases in "The Last Frontier".
Who is Deandra Ingram?
These lyrics come from this artist and song: “Father, Father, we don't need to escalate. You see, war is not the answer. For only love can conquer hate.”
What is What’s Going On?” By Marvin Gay?
The dates and month that Black Americans celebrate this holiday to reflect, their community and connection to Africa.
What is December 26 to January 1
After losing his mother to a heart condition he made circuit improvements to pacemakers saving countless lives since.
Who is Otis Boykin?
This person served as the Deputy Commissioner of the Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness for NYC DOHMH and has since been appointed as the new First Deputy Commissioner and Chief Equity Officer.
Who is Dr. Torian Easterling?
This Mobile, Alabama native was the first African American driver with a podium finish in NASCAR's Daytona 500 race
Who is Bubba Wallace?
This American record label owned by the Universal Music Group was founded by Berry Gordy Jr. as Tamla Records on January 12, 1959, in Detroit, which played an important role in the racial integration of popular music as an African American-owned label that achieved crossover success..
What is Motown Records?
The year Nelson Mandela released from prison?
What is Feb. 11, 1990.
Developed a lubricating cup for trains that would automatically drip oil when and where needed.
Who is Elijah McCoy?
This Physician and Epidemiologist, Dr. Camara Jones, was formerly president of this public health organization
What is American Public Health Association?
At the age of 6, this woman became the first African American student to integrate an elementary school in the South.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
This music genre that originated in the African American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries has its roots in blues and ragtime. Since the 1920s it has been recognized as a major form of musical expression in traditional and popular music characterized by swing and blue notes, complex chords, call and response vocals, polyrhythms, and improvisation.
What is Jazz?
The year Arthur Ash win his first Wimbledon?
What is Feb 6, 1993.
Creating Shockwave the “Genesis of animation on the web” she made it possible for us to enjoy animated GIFs on the web.
Who is Lisa Gelobter?
Originally from South Carolina, This person was responsible for exposing the unethical U.S. Public Health Service Tuskegee Syphilis Study.
Who is Dr. Bill Jenkins?
In 2005, under the Bush Administration, this political figure served as the first African American woman Secretary of State and National Security Advisor.
Who is Condoleezza Rice?
These lyrics come from this artist and song: “He said he's going back to find.
(Going back to find) What's left of his world, the world he left behind. Not so long ago, He’s Leaving (leaving).”
What is “Midnight Train to Georgia” By Gladys Knights and the Pips?
The year Oprah Winfrey becomes the first African American woman to host a nationally syndicated talk show.
What is 1986?
Invented refrigerated Trucks and co-founded the U.S. Thermo Control Company later known as Thermo King.
Who is Frederick McKinley Jones?
In 1951, Henrietta Lacks was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Her cells were collected by doctors and found to be “immortal”, Named after herself, what were these cells called?
What is HeLa Cells.
For her role in " Gone With The Wind", this woman became the first African-American Oscar winner in 1940.
Who is Hattie McDaniel?
This is a genre of popular music developed in the United States by inner-city African Americans and Latino Americans[7] in the Bronx borough of New York City in the 1970s. Both a musical genre and a culture was formed during the 1970s when block parties became increasingly popular in New York City, particularly among African American youth residing in the Bronx. At block parties DJs played percussive breaks of popular songs using two turntables and a DJ mixer to be able to play breaks from two copies of the same record, alternating from one to the other and extending the "break".
What is Hip Hop/Rap?