1970s
On January 25, 1972, this New York Congresswoman was the first Black person to campaign for the Democratic Presidential Nomination.
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
On November 30, 1982, Michael Jackson released this album which became the bestselling album in music history, selling over 104 million copies as of December 2020.
What is "Thriller"?
The princess of RnB in the 1990s.
Who is Aaliyah?
First African American president and served two-terms (2008-2016).
Who is Barack Obama?
First African American and Indian American woman in California history to be elected state attorney general (2010).
Who is Kamala Harris?
In 1974, on April 8th, this famous baseball mogul hit his 715th home run for the Atlanta Braves, breaking Babe Ruth's legendary record.
Who is Henry "Hank" Aaron?
On September 20, 1984, this show made its debut on NBC becoming the most successful series featuring a Black cast in television history.
What is The Cosby Show?
This was the first all-black show on the Disney channel.
What is The Proud Family?
First African American woman and man to win the Best Actor/Actress Oscar (2001).
Who is Halle Berry and Denzel Washington?
14 year old, Sidney Wilson, became the youngest admitted into what college? (2019)
What is Spelman College?
In 1977, this gentleman was the first Black American to become a U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations under President Jimmy Carter.
Who is Andrew Young?
This athlete won four gold medals at the 1984 Olympics, matching the record set by Jesse Owens.
Who is Carl Lewis?
This famous basketball player was in the movie Space Jam.
Who is Michael Jordan?
Queen of Neo soul who is known more for just wanting a “window seat”.
Who is Erykah Badu?
Won 24 Grammys -- a total matched by only six other artists in Grammy history.
Who is Beyoncé?
On February 3, 1977, this was the 8th and final night for this miniseries. The final episode of this miniseries achieved the highest ratings ever for a single program.
What is Alex Haley's Roots?
In 1987, On January 3rd, this American singer and activist become the first woman to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. She also sang "America" in the 2009 Presidential Inauguration of President Barack Obama.
Who was Arethra Franklin?
Minister Louis Farrakhan organized a movement to bring about spiritual renewal among Black men and to disprove stereotypical negative images of Black men that existed in American society is known as this.
What is The Million Man March?
First black woman to win the Women's Singles title at Wimbledon (2000)
Who is Venus Williams?
First African-American gymnast to win the women's artistic individual all-around at the Olympic Games (2012)
Who is Gabby Douglas?
On August 2, 1979, this group recorded the 15-minute-long hip-hop classic, "Rapper's Delight".
Who is the Sugarhill Gang?
On October 1, 1989, this retired four-star general became the first Black person to be named chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Who is Colin Powell?
Born in 1962, won a Bronze in the 1984 Summer Olympics; and in 1990 became the undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Became first black female secretary of state (2005).
Who is Condoleezza Rice?
The year all black women won Miss USA, Miss America, Miss Teen USA, Miss Universe and Miss World.
What is 2019?