The birthplace of the Harlem Renaissance, called a literary and intellectual home that fostered a new black cultural identity in the 1920s and 1930s
What is Harlem New York
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Black Mamba
Who is Kobe Bryant
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in 1967, he became the first African American U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
Who is Thurgood Marshall
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He invented the "SuperSoaker" in 1989
Who is Lonnie Johnson
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King of Pop
Who is Michael Jackson
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A writer and sociologist who was the co-founder of the NAACP. One of the most famous social activist during the Harlem Renaissance.
Who is W.E.B. Du Bois
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Social Activist and Philanthropist, he was the first boxer to win the heavy weight championship three times
Who is Muhammad Ali
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In 1993, she became the first African American woman elected in Illinois to the United States Senate.
Who is Carol Mosley Braun
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The inventor of the Traffic Light
Who is Garrett Morgan
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"First lady of Song" and the "Queen of Jazz", this woman overcame barriers for the African American woman. Won 13 Grammy awards and sold over 40 million albums. Received the National Medal of Arts and the Commander of Arts and Letters award
Who is Ella Fitzgerald
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One of the founding members of the Harlem Renaissance. Playwright/poet/novelist became famous for this first published poem, "The Negro Speaks of Rivers"
Who is Langston Hughes
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Broke the color barrier in Baseball and became the first African American to play in the major leagues.
Who is Jackie Robinson
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Became the first African American woman to serve as an ambassador to the United Nations
Who is Susan Rice
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He invented electronic control devices for guided missiles, IBM computers, and the control unit for pacemakers.
Who is Otis Boykin
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Born in 1969, he worked as a intern for Uptown Records before creating his own label in 1993. At Uptown he developed Mary J. Blige. He also made his movie debut playing the main role in the Play "A Raisin in the Sun
Who is Sean "Diddy" Combs
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It advocated the reuniting of all people of African ancestry into one community with one absolute government. The movement not only encouraged African-Americans to come together, but to also feel pride in their heritage and race
What is Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League
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This Olympic Track Star won three gold and two sliver medals, and set previous the 100-meter and 200-meter races, which were set in 1988
Who is Florence "Flo-Jo" Griffith-Joyner
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In 1998, he became the first African American general in the United States Army.
Who is Benjamin Oliver Davis
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He produce more than 300 developed from the lowly peanut. Products such as, milk and cheese, ink facial cream, shampoo and soap
Who is George Washington Carver
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Known as the number one producer in the world, this man help Michael Jackson compose We are the World, while also produce most of Michael's albums. Also helped produce the Wiz and other movies. Received over 25 Grammy awards including a Grammy Legend Award.
Who Is Quincy Jones.
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This theatre rose to prominence during the Harlem Renaissance, during which time it was reputed to only hire black entertainers; of these were James Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday
What is Apollo Theatre
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She hold the most Major singles, doubles and mixed doubles combine. Ranked number one in the world in the WTA. And won all Grand Slams in the same year.
Who is Serena Williams
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First African American woman to serve as United States Secretary of State. The First African American and the first woman to serve as the President's National Security Adviser.
Who is Condoleezza Rice
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The first woman millionaire. Revolutionized the hair care and cosmetics industry for African American women early in the 20th century.
Who is Madame C.J. Walker
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Holds the record for the number one artist. Had the number on singles 'Please Please", "Shout and Shimmy". Known as the "Godfather of Soul".