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This represents the shield bearing a crown, a globe, a scholar, a diploma, an open book, a scroll, and a quill and pen
What is the TTA Emblem ?
In 1905 this woman invented a hair softener and straightening comb, that revolutionized the cosmetics industry in the African- American community. She is also known for her work to end lynching and gain women's rights.
Who is Madame CJ Walker?
This Senegalese-born artist released his debut album "Trouble" in 2003, collaborated with Wyclef in the 2007 hit "Sweetest Girl"
Who is Akon ?
In 1882, Booker T. Washington founded this college to train African Americans as teachers and train in agriculture and industry
What is Tuskegee Institute?
The year the first African slaves were brought to America
What is 1619 ?
The authoritative body of Top Ladies of Distinction and Top Teens of America that meets on the National level every 2 years .
What is Syn-Lod ?
During the Civil Rights Movement, the NAACP was at the heart of protest movements on behalf of African Americans. Its most famous director switched from a career of recording news to one of making news when, in 1955, he became Executive Director of the NAACP.
Who is Roy Willkins?
This artist who produced Ginuwine's hit single "Pony" in the 90's, released Apology in the 2007 album "Shock Value".
Who is Timbaland ?
The Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary opened in 1881 and later changed its name to this.
What is Spelman College?
This commodity created the initial demand for slaves in America.
What is sugar ?
A member in good standing selected by the member's chapter to represent the chapter and to cast votes on behalf of the chapter during Area and National conferences.
What is a Delegate?
He initiated Negro History Week in 1966, which later evolved into Black History Month in 1976.
Who is Carter G. Woodson?
His CD is titled “Yeezus”
Who is Kanye West ?
The first African-American Catholic College located in New Orleans, Louisiana.
What is Xavier University?
This was the first state to abolish slavery in 1780.
What is Pennsylvania ?
Top Ladies communicating and working together with teens to enrich the lives of Top Teens.
Who is a Mentor ?
This African American revolutionary and Muslim minister was assassinated on February 21, 1965 in New York City
Who is Malcolm X?
In the 1970s, an East Bronx gang named Savage Seven started to organize cultural events for youth.. The gang members formed a hip-hop awareness group in 1973 called what?
Who is Zulu Nation ?
This theological seminary in 1867 changed its name and became the first black school for men to establish Undergraduate, Graduate and Professional Schools.
What is Morehouse College?
President Abraham Lincoln issud this in 1863 to free the slaves
What is The Emancipation Proclamation?
The official TTA colors of the organization
What are Royal Blue and Silver ?
On February 11, 1990, this South African revolutionary leader, who stood up against apartheid, was freed from prison after 27 years
Who is Nelson Mandela?
In 1988, after years of being neglected by mainstream media, hip- hop got its own show on this channel
What is MTV ?
This university is credited with famous alumni such as Taraji P. Henson, Sean Puffy Combs, Chadwick Boseman, Debbie Allen and Vice President Kamala Harris
What is Howard University?
On June 19th, 1865 the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed in Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that all slaves were now free. This date was two and a half years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Today we celebrate this holiday in commemoration of their independence
What is Juneteenth?