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100
Christopher George Latore Wallace more formally went by this name.
Who is Notorious B.I.G.?
100
Staring in the "Dark Knight" and "The Shawshank Redemption", this male actor funds philanthropies such as "One Earth" and "Grenada Relief Fund", while also endorsing Barack Obama's Presidency.
Who is Morgan Freeman?
100
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, this politician is a graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Law, as well as being the president of the Harvard Law Review.
Who is Barack Obama?
100
As an American physician and NASA astronaut, this woman became the first African American woman to travel in space when she went into orbit abroad the Space Shuttle Endeavor.
Who Mae Jemison?
100
This famous basketball player is the only player, other that Michael Jordan, to win a regular season MVP, NBA Finals MVP, and an Olympic Gold medal in the same year.
Who is LeBron James?
200
A notorious rapper by the last name Shakur and the son of Black Panther activists.
Who is Tupac?
200
Apart from his remarkable roles in "Training Day" and "American Gangster", this actor has a son who was drafted by the St. Louis Rams
Who is Denzel Washington?
200
Our 65th US Secretary of State, this politician was the first to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff and gave a speech at our very own Central Michigan University.
Who is Colin Powell?
200
This man was an American scientist, botanist, educator, and inventor. His reputation stems from his research and promotion of alternative crops to cotton, such as peanut, soybeans, and sweet potatoes.
Who George Washington Carver?
200
An American professional golfer who is among the most successful golfers of all time and has been one of the highest-paid athletes in the world for several years.
Who is Tiger Woods?
300
After rapping in the duo DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, this singer when on to sing the hits "Summertime" and "Getting Jiggy With It".
Who is Will Smith?
300
From rapping to acting, this famous actress has a "no-die" clause in all of her acting contracts to ensure that she doesn't die in any more movies, such as "Hairspray" and "Taxi".
Who is Queen Latifah?
300
Our 66th US Secretary of State, this politician was our first woman National Security Advisor.
Who is Condoleezza Rice?
300
An African American nuclear scientist, engineer, and mathematician who gained his fame on entering the University of Chicago at the age of 13, becoming its youngest ever student.
Who is Jesse Ernest Wilkins Jr.?
300
An American professional tennis player who is currently ranked No. 1 in women's singles tennis.
Who is Serena Williams?
400
A "Destiny's Child" who is said to be the "top certified artist of the 2000s" by the Recording Industry Association of America
Who is Beyonce?
400
This Cat Woman fought in 2006 against the Cabrillo Port Liquefied Natural Gas facility stating "I care about the air we breathe, I care about the marine life and the ecosystem of the ocean."
Who is Halle Berry?
400
The first African American elected to the US Senate and the oldest living GOP Senator.
Who is Edward Brooke?
400
African American astronomer, mathematician, and author who constructed America's first functional clock.
Who is Benjamin Banneker?
400
An American professional boxer who is currently undefeated as a professional, a five-division world champion, has won eight world titles and the lineal championship in 3 different weight classes.
Who is Floyd Mayweather Jr.?
500
A current CEO of "Aftermath Entertainment" and Co-owner of "Death Row Records" who signed Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, The Game, and Kendrick Lamar
Who is Dr. Dre?
500
This comedian, actress, and co-host of The View actively supports LGBTQ rights and AIDS activism, has been doing so since the 1987 March on Washington, where she was one of few celebrities participating.
Who is Whoopi Goldberg?
500
Before his appointment as the first African American justice on the US Supreme Court, this politician is best known for successfully arguing Brown v. Board of Education.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
500
American physician, surgeon and medical researcher known as the inventor of the blood bank.
Who is Charles Drew?
500
First African American Baseball player to play in Major League Baseball.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
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