Black Pioneers
This notable Black American inventor and agricultural chemist developed innovative methods for crop rotation and soil conservation.
Who is George Washington Carver?
This singer released a song titled "Black Parade" on Juneteenth 2020.
Who is Beyonce?
The year Juneteenth was recognized as federal holiday.
What is 2021?
This collective brought attention to Black cultural experiences and the struggles of the Civil Rights era through their performances - particularly their iconic work "Revelations".
What is the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre?
Dance style and music genre originated in Harlem, NY in the 1920s.
What are swing and jazz?
Known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth" this activist walked from Texas to Washington D.C. to make this a national holiday.
Who is Opal Lee?
The first Black woman to be elected to Congress and to run for U.S. President.
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
The first Black American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor his role in the film "Lilies of the Field" in 1963.
Who is Sidney Poitier?
The star in the Juneteenth flag represents this U.S. state.
What is Texas?
The first Black American golfer to make over $100 million in earnings.
Who is Lee Elder?
This prize fighter won the middleweight fighter a total of 5 times in his career.
This amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery.
What is the 13th Amendment?
The Black American mathematician and NASA scientist (played by Taraji P. Henson in "Hidden Figures") who played a pivotal role in the early days of the U.S. space program.
Who is Katherine Johnson?
First Black woman to direct a film that grossed over $100 million at the box office.
Ava DuVernay
This landmark piece of civil rights legislation was signed into law aimed at suffrage for Black Americans.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965.