This Canadian born inventor held many patents mostly dealing with the lubrication of steam engines. In popular culture it is thought the phrase "the real McCoy" comes from his name.
Who is Elijah McCoy?
100
She was the first known African-American woman to publish a book.
Who is Phillis Wheatley?
100
How often are SPIRIT General body meetings held?
When is Bi-Weekly?
100
Known as "the king of pop" this man holds the record for the most selling album of all time
Who is Michael Jackson?
100
This comedian born in Phildelphia, PA is well known for his diminutive stature as well as his stand up and film roles
Who is Kevin Hart?
200
This inventor has made many notable investments to science, but he is perhaps best known for inventing the popular toy the Supersoaker.
Who is Lonnie G. Johnson?
200
This African American woman is regarded as the first female self-made millionaire in America
Who is Madam C. J. Walker?
(Sarah Breedlove)
200
These were SPIRIT Presidents (Name 2)
Answers may vary
200
This man is considered the father of Hip Hop
Who is Clive Campbell?
(Kool Herc, DJ Kool Herc, Kool DJ Herc)
200
This popular actress is well known for her roles in "Django Unchained", and the TV drama "Scandal"
Who is Kerry Washington?
300
This African American inventor invented both the gas mask and what can be described as a traffic signal
Who is Garrett Morgan?
300
The man was the first African American to Receive a doctorate degree from Harvard in 1895
Who is W. E. B. Du Bois?
300
Name 2 things around campus the SPIRIT hosts or is involved in?
What is Booth, Fashion Show, Buggy, SOUL etc.
300
This man known as "the Godfather of soul" was one of the founding fathers of funk music and is known for his exciting performance and unique dance styles
Who is James Brown?
300
This dance made popular by the group We Are Toonz is the most recent craze taking media sites by storm
What is "the nae nae"?
400
This inventor has many claims to fame. He has invented more that 25 electronic devices, but the most notable is probably a control unit for the artificial heart pacemaker.
Who is Otis Frank Boykin?
400
Nicknamed "the Galveston Giant" this man was the first African American world heavyweight boxing champion from 1908–1915
Who is John Arthur "Jack" Johnson?
400
Where is the old SPIRIT house located?
Where is on Margret Morrison next to Woodlawn Apartments?
400
This female jazz vocalist was known as the "First Lady of Song" and the "Queen of Jazz"
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
400
This Rapper, record producer, music video director, and television personality is the leader and Co-founder of the alternative hip hop collective Odd Future.
Who is Tyler Gregory Okonma?
(Tyler, The Creator, Wolf Haley, Ronzel, Prairie dog)
500
This inventor was the first African American Woman to receive a patent in the United States. Her patent was for a "Cabinet bed invention".
Who is Sarah E. Goode?
500
He was the First African American to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
Who is Jackie Robinson?
500
The organization SPIRIT was founded in this year
What is 1973?
500
Known for her hits such as "At Last", and "I'd Rather Go Blind" this american singer passed away in 2012
Who is Etta James?
500
This Young Music maker released a self titled album in 2012. He himself described his music as "Doing drugs on a freeway...underwater,"