Abolitionist
Leader of the Underground Railroad
Harriet Tubman
Invented the “Safety Hood” or gas mask
Garrett Morgan
Holds the record for the fastest time in the mens 100m dash
Usain Bolt
This show was the first cartoon with an all black cast
Fat Albert
Other than Michael, name a member of the Jackson 5...
Tito, Randy, Jermaine, Jackie, Marlon
This person escaped slavery and wrote many stories after, one entitled “Narrative of the Life of _____ _____” who were they?
Frederick Douglass
Invented a line of cosmetics and hair care products
Madame CJ Walker
He holds the record for the most points scored in a single NBA game...who is he?
Wilt Chamberlain
What was the FULL NAME of Will’s uncle in the show “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”?
Philip Banks
Considered a pioneer Jazz musician, this man was best known for his skill with the Cornet and the Trumpet...who is he?
Louis Armstrong
DAILY DOUBLE: This person mailed themselves to freedom in a wooden crate...who it is?
Henry “Box” Brown
This person discovered plasma transfusion
Dr Charles Drew
John Baxter Taylor Jr. was the first Black Olympic Gold medalist...What event/sport did he compete in?
Track and Field
The first black woman to win the Miss America pageant
Vanessa Williams
This musician is second all time in Grammy wins and has the most of any African-American...who are they?
Quincy Jones
Born Isabella Baumfree, she escaped slavery with her infant child and won a case against a white man in court for custody of her son...who was she?
Sojourner Truth
Invented the “Super Soaker” toy that has made over $1 billion dollars
Lonnie Johnson
She is the first American gymnast to win gold in both the individual and team all-around competition
Gabby Douglas
The only African-American to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award
Whoopi Goldberg
This man became the first musical artist to win 8 Grammy awards in one night...who is he?
Michael Jackson
He led a 2-day rebellion of slaves and free blacks in Virginia...who was he?
Nat Turner
Inventor of the microphone
James West
This athlete is the only person to play in both a Super Bowl and the World Series...who is he?
Deion Sanders
The first ever black sitcom on tv was...
Amos ‘n’ Andy
This man founded Motown Records
Barry Gordy Jr