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An American Playwright who won notable awards for his work including his famous play "Fences"
Who is August Wilson
She became the first African American Female Billionaire in 2004.
Who is Oprah Winfrey
What is the name of the Black National Anthem.
What is Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing
President and mentor of Goody Gourmet
Jackie Chesser
BGCGM Director of Grad Plus and Leadership & Service
Who is Andre Douglas
Senior Vice President of the Atlanta Braves. He also played 21 seasons for the Milwaukee Braves.
Who is Hank Aaron
In what city was Rosa Parks arrested for boycotting?
Where is Montgomery, AL
What supreme court decision led to the integration of public schools?
What is Brown vs Board of Education
Who is the youngest black state representative for District 16?
Who is Kalan Haywood
The BGCGM First Black CEO.
Vincent Lyles
The first black president of the United States of America.
Who is Barack Obama
One of the first women to refuse to give up their seat on the bus.
Claudette Colvin
The oldest Civil Rights organization working today.
What is the NAACP.
A devoted group in Milwaukee who empowers African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream.
Milwaukee Urban League
In what year did BGCGM introduced our first black female CEO.
2019
4 time Olympic gold medalist for Track & Field.
Who is Jesse Owens
Famous black author who wrote "Their eyes were watching GOD"
Zora Neale Hurston
Popular Magazine founded by John Johnson in 1945.
What is Ebony Magazine
Who was the first woman and African-American to hold the position of Secretary of State of Wisconsin. She now has a street named after her.
Who is Vel Phillips
Who was the first black woman CEO of BGCGM?
Who is Kathy Thornton-Bias
The Lorraine Motel, now a well known civil rights museum, is the location where who was assassinated.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Who is Michelle LaVaughn Robinson?
Michelle Obama. An American Lawyer & University Administrator
Militant group who used the phrase "Black Power"
Who are The Black Panthers
Who was the 1st Black Lieutenant Governor in Wisconsin?
Who is Mandela Barnes
This 40 plus year BGCGM veteran, who previously served as the Vice President of Community Relations played for the Milwaukee Bucks on their first team.
Who is Sam Williams