Firsts
First black female Billionaire in the U.S.
Oprah Winfrey
Beyoncé started her singing career with a girls group.
Destiny's Child
What member of the team slid around the clay like he was on roller skates?
Christopher Thomas
Who served as the U.S National Security Advisor during the Obama Administration?
Susan Rice
Even though they were criticized in the beginning, the Williams sisters made this shot famous by taking balls out of the air.
The swinging volley
First black male to own a television & film studio in Atlanta.
Tyler Perry
This group from Gary, IN had 5 members and produced one of the most well-known performers in history.
Jackson 5
What two members of the team played in every match this past season?
Jamie and Nina
Who recently ran for Georgia State Governor and was ultimately cheated out of the position?
Stacey Abrams
Serena won her first major title in this year?
1999
First black female actress to win an Oscar in 2002 for a leading role.
Halle Berry
He is an iconic rapper from the 80's to current day and stars in a successful TV series and has hosted the Grammy Music Awards.
LL Cool J
What member of the team played in only one match this season?
Victor Akwara
Former President Barack Obama was a senator in which state before running for President?
Illinois
Venus won her first grand slam title in what year?
2000
First black male and still remains the only black male to win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon singles titles to be ranked No.1. He also won the Australian title.
Arthur Ashe
Detroit, Michigan is the birth place for Motown Records and produced many stars and hit records with the support of this founder.
Berry Gordy
What three members of the team won every match they played in this past season?
Stephanie, Christopher and Phalon
Who served as the U.S. Attorney during the Obama Administration from 2009 - 2015 and also the first black to hold that position?
Eric Holder
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First black female to be honored on a U.S. stamp in 1978.
Harriet Tubman
This musical genius starred in and produced his own movie and one of the best soundtracks for a movie.
Prince
How many people were on the official roster this past season?
22
Georgia Representative who recently announced he has cancer.
John Lewis
What years did Venus and Serena turn professional respectfully?
1994 and 1995