Blacks in Sports
One of the greatest golfers of all time and the highest paid professional athlete. Was the youngest player to win Grand Slam and first black to win the Masters.
Who is Tiger Woods?
Her act of defiance made her an international icon in the fight against racial segregation & sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks?
Created the highest rated talk show in TV history. The richest African-American & one of the most influential women in the world.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
With 21 Grammy Awards, one of the most honored musicians in history, and considered one of the greatest singers of all time. She is the Queen of Soul.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This anthem is known as Lift Every Voice and Sing by James Weldon Johnson.
What is The Negro National Anthem?
First American woman to win three gold medals during the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. Hailed as the fastest woman on Earth.
Who is Wilma Rudolph?
Former slave who helped hundreds escape slavery. Worked for the Union Army during the war & later became a leader in the women's suffrage movement.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
Founder of hugely popular Motown records in 1960 which played an important role in the racial integration of popular music.
Who is Berry Gordy Jr.?
He was an instrument in desegregating casinos & nightclubs which he performed but was not allowed to enjoy as a patron. He was a member of the 1960's Rat Pack.
Who is Sammy Davis Jr.?
This hopeful and iconic anthem for the Civil Rights Movement was inspired by personal experiences with segregation. It was sung by Sam Cooke.
What is "A Change Is Gonna Come"?
One of the greatest boxers in history. Brown Bomber became a national hero during WWII proclaiming "We're gonna win 'cause we're on God's side".
Who is Joe Louis?
Credited as the Father of Black History, led scholarly effort to value African-American contributions to society. Founder of what is now Black History Month
Who is Carter G. Woodson?
Driving force in establishment of HipHop music & culture for mainstream. Cofounder of the iconic Dej Jam brand
Who is Russell Simmons?
Top box office star became first African-American to win the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1963 which broke racial stereotype for black actors.
Who is Sidney Poitier?
In 1968, this anthem had a bold declaration of Black identity and pride, emerging after MLK Jr.'s assassination. It was by James Brown.
What is "Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud"?
Considered the greatest all-around player of all time, the "Say Hey Kid" won 2 MVP awards, hit 660 home runs & made 24 All Star game appearances.
Who is Willie Mays?
First African-American to serve on the Supreme Court. Successfully argued Brown vs. Board of Education that "separate but equal" was unconstitutional.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
In 1980, this person found Black Entertainment Television (BET), and in 2001 became the first African-American billionaire.
Who is Bob Johnson?
Considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was at the forefront of the modern Jazz movement for decades.
Who is Miles Davis?
In 1971, a socially conscious masterpiece reflecting on war, poverty, and injustice, inspiring a generation sang by Marvin Gaye.
What is "What's Going On"?
First African-Ameican basketball superstar. Super defensive player won 5 MVP awards & 11 championships with the Boston Celtics.
Who is Bill Russell?
Close friend & advisor to Elenore & Franklin Roosevelt, she enjoyed unprecedented access to the White House. She was an educator that mentored a whole generation of black leaders.
Who is Mary McLeod Bethune?
First Black woman author to gain prominence as a memoirist, is an important figure in American Civil Rights Movement.
Who is Maya Angelou?
Great songwriter, guitarist & performer widely acclaimed to be the single greatest pioneer of Rock & Roll music.
Who is Chuck Berry?
In 1989, it was a powerful anthem against systematic racism and oppression performed by Public Enemy.
What is "Fight the Power"?