African American History
Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of slaves from Texas in this year
What is 1865?
The first African American baseball player in the major leagues.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This group that singer Beyonce Knowles formerly belonged to.
Who is Destiny's Child?
As a kid, this is the favorite color of Power Ranger for Larry Williams.
What is Blue?
This song is referred to as the "Black National Anthem"
What is Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing?
This record company was founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. in Detroit in 1959
What is Motown Records?
Muhammed Ali's birth name.
What is Cassius Clay?
The best, male African American actor (any of these will suffice, 5 possible answers)
Who is Samuel L Jackson, Will Smith, Denzel Washington, Sidney Poitier, Jamie Foxx?
This is the school that Jade Broadnax graduated from.
She wrote the best selling book, The Color Purple, which was later adapted into a film.
Who is Alice Walker?
This Landmark Supreme Court Case in 1896 upheld the doctrine of "Separate But Equal"
What is Plessy v. Ferguson?
This golfer won the 1997 Masters Tournament finishing 18 under par.
Who is Tiger Woods?
Two African American billionaires
Who is Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lebron James, David Stewart, Robert F. Smith, Tyler Perry
This is the month that Jaric Jones hired on with Kimley Horn.
What is February?
She was the first black woman to win the Academy Award for best actress.
Who is Halle Berry?
Garrett Morgan is known for inventing this notable device in transportation/traffic engineering
What is the three-position traffic signal?
The NBA Finals MVP award named after this man
Who is Bill Russell
This is the year that MLK Day became a national holiday.
What is 1983?
This is the school that Jaric Jones graduated from.
What is University of Texas at Arlington?
This is the country that Kwanza originated in.
What is the great ol US OF A?
The name of the first American colonist killed in the American Revolution
Who is Crispus Attucks?
This specific year in the 1960's, Olympians Tommie Smith and John Carlos raise their fists after winning the Gold and Brinze Medals for the 200m sprint
What is 1968?
This is the best selling album of all time.
What is Thriller by Michael Jackson?
This is the sports team that Larry Williams DESPISES THE MOST
What is the Dallas Cowboys?
He is known as the "Godfather of Soul" and responsible for musicians getting paid for their song plays.
Who is James Brown?