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This self-made millionaire founded her own haircare company that helped thousands of African America gain financial independence.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker
She co-starred as Joss Carter in Person of Interest and as Cookie Lyon in the series Empire.
Who is Taraji P Henson
Chartered in 1865, this is the oldest HBCU in NC and the first historically black university in the South.
What is Shaw University
This music mogul has a new worth of $1B from music sales, business ventures, clothing line, streaming service, art, a stake in Uber and real estate.
Who is Shawn Carter / Jay-Z
This comedian and actor is known for his iconic laugh and catchphrase "you so crazy".
Who is Martin Lawrence
In 1960, 4 students from NCA&T staged the first sit-in at a segregated Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro. These students are know as….
Who are the Greensboro Four
He may wear a dress often, but he controls every aspect of his projects' production from his studio in Atlanta.
Who is Tyler Perry
This Actress played the voice of Huey and Riley Freeman on "The Boondocks".
Who is Regina King
Founded in 1907, this was the first black owned bank in North Carolina.
What is Mechanics and Farmers Bank
This verdict ruled unanimously that racial segregation in public schools violated the 14th Amendment's mandate of equal protection of the law.
Brown v Board of Education
He is the highest paid athlete of all time from corporate sponsorships, NBA team ownership, and the film Space Jam.
Who is Michael Jordan
She starred as the crisis management expert Olivia Pope.
Who is Kerry Washington
This city originated in 1865 as Freedom Hill, a resettlement community for freed blacks.
What is Princeville
This was the name of Greenwood Avenue, in Tulsa, that featured luxury shops, restaurants, movie theaters, library, pool halls, and clubs.
What is Black Wall Street
Thurgood and his wife Muriel were characters on this Eddie Murphy creation.
What is The PJs
Riots erupted in this coastal city as a white militia terrorized the black community, banished black leadership and burned black businesses.
The Wilmington Race Riot