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In 1948, this commercial spot entitled "Whistle Up A Party," was the first African American television commerical by this beer brand. It was also the first company to sell a six-pack.
What is Jax Beer?
Credited for improving the traffic light, this man revolutionized the driving industry by adding a "yield" component to what otherwise would have only been a 2 light system.
Who is Garret Morgan?
Before this historic Presidential year, this strong woman was the 1st Black major-party candidate to run for President and the firt woman ever to run for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
Betty Boop, an iconic cartoon character, was modeled after this Harlem Jazz singer during the late 1920s.
Who is Esther "Baby Esther" Jones?
This world renowned pitcher was the first Black player to be inducted into the Major League Basesball Hall of Fame.
Who is Satchel Paige?
This man, frustrated by the lack of diversity and opportunities within the advertising industry founded the first black-owned full service advertising agency.
Who is Vince Culler?
Dubbed the "Father of the Blood Bank" this man pioneered the research used to discover the effective long-term preservation of blood plasma.
Who is Charles Richard Drew?
Although his life lead him down a more "legal" route vs. that of "poetry" like his great-uncle, he became the first Black man to become a lawyer when he passed the bar exam in Ohi in 1854.
Who is John Mercer Langston?
This acclaimed filmmaker has brought and continues to bring to the forefront stories that truly speak to the pain & joy of Black America. Her credits include When They See Us, Selma, 13th, and A Wrinkle in Time.
Who is Ava DuVernay?
In what year did the song '99 problems' originate?
What is 2003?
She was first African American woman to appear in Coca-Cola's Advertising campaign in 1955.
Who is Mary Alexander?
Thanks to his invention, people from all over the world are able to buy and sell products from far distances withut the risk of the, spoiling during transport.
Who is Frederick McKinley Jones?
Although Rosa Parks is recognized as one of the people who sparked the civil rights movement by refusing to give up her seat to a white man, this young lady (15 at the time) actually holds this title by staying seated on a bus nine months before Rosa Parks' incident.
Who is Claudette Colvin?
This boss lady not only co-founded the first cable network geared towards an African American audience, but she is the only Black woman to own stake in three professional sports teams - WNBA, NHL, and NBA.
Who is Sheila Johnson?
This person was the first Black female principle dancer with the American Ballet Theatre.
Who is Misty Copeland?
This brand uses famous athletes such as Serena Williams, Bubba Wallace, Andrew McCutchen and Sydney Leroux in their advertising.
What is Beats by Dre?
Known as the "soybean chemist," this gentleman developed innovative drugs and industrial chemicals from natural soya products.
Who is Percy L. Julian?
Former 1st lady Eleanor Roosevelt instructed the US Government to allow Marian Anderson to perform at the Lincoln Memorial in 1939. Anderson would then go on to become the first African American to perform at these three (3) iconic structures?
What is the White House, Carnegie Hall, and the Metropolitan Opera?
What was the name of Lauryn Hill's best selling album?
In 2015, this woman because the first Black singer to cover Vogue's coveted September edition.
Who is Beyonce?
In 2015, Rhianna became the first Black spokesperson for this brand.
What is Dior?
Need your cataracts removed? Well this woman is credited with inventing the Laserphasco Probe which allows for quick & almost painless removal of cataracts.
Who is Dr. Patricia Bath?
CNN recently promoted this person to be their new Sunday morning political correspondent?
Who is Abby Phillips?
This rapper's nickname is "misdemeanor."
Who is Missy Elliot?
In January 2021, Roz Brewer became the first Black female CEO of a fortune 500 company for this brand.
What is Walgreens?