Africa Past & Present/ Famous Speeches
On January 1, 1956, this African nation gained its independence from European colonialism, becoming the first of many African nations to begin the long struggle back to traditional greatness, which still continues today. Name the nation.
What is Ghana.
The first African American to attain the rank of general in the U.S. Air Force
Who is Major General Benjamin Oliver Davis, Jr., in 1943.
A decade after World War I, an exciting cultural movement emerged in the African-American community. It was characterized by a spirit of protest and pride and reflected in a resurgence of African-American literature, art, music, and politics
What is the Harlem Renaissance.
The authoritative body of Top Ladies of Distinction and Top Teens of America.
What is Syn-Lod.
He was the first African American to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
Who was Dr. Ralph J. Bunche.
The oldest human-like fossils have been found in this East African Country
What is Ethiopia
The first Black during the Civil War to be appointed to a rank higher than sergeant.
Who is Major Martin Robison Delany
In 1939, she was the first African American singer to perform at the Lincoln Memorial
Who was Marian Anderson.
Major focus areas of TLOD and TTA.
What is the National Program Trusts.
Harvard Ph.D. Initiated Negro History Week in 1966, which later evolved into Black History Month in 1976.
Who is Dr. Carter G. Woodson.
Delivered at the Women's Convention in Akron, Ohio. "That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere. Nobody ever helps me into carriages, or over mud-puddles, or gives me any best place! And ain't I a woman? Look at me! Look at my arm! I have ploughed and planted, and gathered into barns, and no man could head me! And ain't I a woman? I could work as much and eat as much as a man - when I could get it - and bear the lash as well! And ain't I a woman? I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother's grief, none but Jesus heard me! And ain't I a woman?"
What is "Ain't I a Woman" by Sojourner Truth
Before entering the space program in 1987, Mae Jemison worked in Sierra Leone, Africa for two years in what capacity?
What is a Medical Doctor.
In 1952, Ralph Ellison published this book, for which he later received the National Book Award.
What is the "Invisible Man"
The official TTA colors of the organization
What is Royal Blue and Silver.
In 1877 this former slave, was the first African-American to graduate from West Point. In January 1878, second lieutenant Henry Flipper was assigned to the 10th Cavalry Regiment, "The Buffalo Soldiers."
Who was Henry O. Flipper.
This famous African-American scholar, author, and journalist made this often quoted statement: "The problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color line"?
Who is W. E. B. Dubois
The first African American to head The National Science Foundation.
Who is Dr. Walter E. Massey.
Established in 1944 and televised for the first broadcast, New Year's eve in 1984 , it's Telethon raised 14.1 million dollars
What is the United Negro College Fund.
What is the TTA motto
What is "Participation is our foundation as leaders of tomorrow"
During the Civil Rights Movement, the NAACP was at the heart of protest movements on behalf of African Americans. Its most famous director switched from a career of recording news to one of making news when, in 1955, he became Executive Director of the NAACP. Who was he?
Who is Roy Wilkins, former journalist.
Who made the statement, "Negro progress must be the result of severe and constant struggle rather than of artificial forcing?"
Who is Booker T. Washington
The first Black to head the Federal
Who is Andrew Brimmer.
The first African-American to earn an Oscar award for Best Actress.
Who is Halle Berry.
Title given to a chapter that has successfully completed the national program of work.
What is a Five-Star Chapter.
In 1905 this woman invented a hair softener, grower, and straightening comb, that revolutionized the cosmetics industry in the African- American community. She is also known for her work to end lynching and gain women's rights.
Who is Madame C. J. Walker.