Blacks in Entertainment
This worldwide pop icon, best known for "Thriller" which has sold more than 100 million copies, capturing 8 Grammys, and placing 7 singles in the top ten. He is known as the 'King of Pop'.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This sports icon "Shook up the World" by becoming the youngest heavy weight champion at the time and an outspoken conscientious objector to the war in Vietnam.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
What was the 1st year Black History Week was celebrated?
What year is 1926?
Although a nurse, this pioneering Black woman invented the 1st Home security system.
Who is Marie Van Brittan Brown?
Known for winning the historic court case Brown v. Board of Education, he was sworn in as the 1st African American Supreme Court Judge. Who was this most intelligent Black man?
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
This self proclaimed hustler from Marcy Projects in Brooklyn, New York, has had 13 Billboard #1 albums (the most by a solo artist in history). He is also owner of TIDAL and co-founder of ROC Nation.
Who is Jay-Z?
No one has been more dominant in any sport ... Her resume boasts 23 Grand Slam titles (the record), six U.S. Opens, seven Wimbledon titles, seven Australian Opens, three French Opens, four Olympic gold medals, 23 doubles titles, and a career Golden Slam. Who is this Tennis Pro?
Who is Serena Williams?
What year did Negro History Week expand to 'Black History Month' nationally?
What is 1976?
He invented the lubricating system for trains in the late 1800's. This invention aided in the rapid development of the Western part of the U.S. It was so popular that when other inventors attempted to steal his idea and sell their own versions of the device, companies were not fooled. They insisted on the authentic device, calling it “the Real McCoy.”
Who is Elijah McCoy?
This most famous Photographer/Film Maker is the 1st African American to direct a motion picture film. To his credit he Directed/Wrote 12 films. Who is this famous mover & shaker?
Who is Gordon Parks?
The 1st African American female billionaire, Academy Award winner, host of 1 of the most celebrated & longest running daytime talk show in television history, international humanitarian, the list goes on and on ... Who is this dynamic Black woman?
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
After Hitler claimed at the 1936 Olympics, "that no dark-skinned person could compete with the blond-haired, blue-eyed “Aryan master race.” This proud Black man went on to dominate, setting or equaling records in the 100-meter dash, the 200-meter sprint, the 400-meter relay and long jump.
Who is Jesse Owens?
1 of the major contributing factors in having Black History Month in February, which famous abolitionist was born in the month of February?
Who is Frederick Douglass?
She is only the inventor the technology you can not live without ... The inventor of the touch tone telephone, caller ID, caller waiting, and the development of fiber optic cable.
Who is Dr. Shirley Jackson?
This outstanding educator, civil rights activist, and adviser to 5 Presidents was known as "The First Lady of the Struggle". She left an enduring legacy as one of the founding members of the National Council of Negro Women and Bethune-Cookman University.
Who is Mary McLeod Bethune?
Considered 1 of the greatest actors of his generation and winner of an Academy Award, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, and Tony Awards, he continues to be a model of excellence in film working as a producer and director. He is best known for his portrayal of Malcolm X. Who is this great Actor?
Who is Denzel Washington?
He became the 1st African American Head Coach to lead his team, the Georgetown Hoyas, to the college basketball national championship. Who is this legendary coach?
Who is John Thompson?
What university did Dr. Carter G. Woodson receive his PhD?
What is the University of Chicago?
Over the course of his career, he received more than 60 patents. He is most notably remembered for his invention of Refrigerated Trucks. He co-founded the U.S. Thermo Control Company, later known as Thermo King. The company was critical during World War II, helping to preserve blood, food and supplies during the war.
Who is Frederick McKinley Jones?
This poor washerwoman who would become millionaire entrepreneur. Not only did she create a high quality hair care product for Black women, she empowered them by creating business opportunities for them.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
a.k.a Sarah Breedlove
He is considered 1 of the greatest playwriters in American history. His body of work stands as one of the greatest, aside from Shakespeare, in the history of dramatic literature. Winner of 2 Pulitzer Prizes, a Whiting Award, multiple Tony awards, he is one of the greatest writers in the last 100 years! Who is this most decorated Black Man?
Who is August Wilson?
After contracting Polio at age 5, which left her leg paralyzed, she recovered later on in life and went on to become the 1st African American woman to win 3 Gold Medals in the 100- and 200-meter individual events and the 4 x 100-meter relay at the 1960 Olympics.
Who is Wilma Rudolph?
Although Dr. Carter G. Woodson efforts to get Black History into colleges & universities was unsuccessful, in 1970 'The Black United Students & Black Educators' at what University did they expand Black History Week to Black History Month?
What is Kent State University?
Out of this great Black man's mind the ability to synthesize progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone all from soy bean oil. Out of this process he would later create birth control and what he may be best known for steroids also known as cortisone.
Who is Percy L. Julian?
She was a founding member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). She also, to her credit had the initial idea for the historic 1963 "March on Washington".
Who is Ella Baker?