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In 1969 what University was taken over and was a pivatol moment in black history?
The Willard Straight Hall Takeover at Cornell University in 1969 was a pivotal moment in the history of student protests and the civil rights
Who invented the home security system
MARIE BROWN
Who founded Motown?
Berry Gordy, Jr
Who directed and starred in Do Tha Right thing?
Spike Lee
Who was the first Black woman to publish a book of poetry?
Phillis Wheatley
In 1975 the NBA there were 2 Black coaches that were pitted againd each other. Who were the coaches?
The 1975 National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals was the first contest pitting teams led by two African American coaches, K.C. Jones, of the Washington Bullets (Now Washington Wizards), and Alvin Austin Attles Jr., of the Golden State (California) Warriors
Who invented the lawn mower?
JOHN A. BURR
By 1050 there were 2 other black-owned independent record lable who were they?
by the late 1950s two other Black-owned independent record companies that specialized in R&B and rock and roll had been enjoying considerable success for nearly a decade—Peacock Records, formed in Houston by Don Robey, and Vee Jay Records, formed in Chicago by Vivian Carter Bracken, James Bracken, and Calvin Carter.
Who directed Boyz in Tha Hood?
John Singleton
Who is the first Black Woman investigative Journalist in the south during the late 19th and early 10th centuries?
Investigative journalist Ida B. Wells-Barnett used her writing skills to expose the oppression of African Americans in the South during the late 19th and early 20th centuries
What song did Beyonce perform on February 7, 2016 at Super Bowl 50?
On February 7, 2016, musician Beyoncé Knowles performed her single “Formation” at the Super Bowl 50 halftime show during the game between the Carolina (North Carolina) Panthers led by Quarterback Cam Newton and the Denver (Colorado) Broncos led by Peyton Manning
Who evented the traffic signal?
GARRETT MORGAN
In 1960 this Motown artist sold first million copies of this single
the Miracles
Who directed Set it off?
F. Gary Gray
Who was the first Black woman to win a grammy in 1958?
Ella Fitzgerald
What sit in occured in August 1958 in Oklahoma?
The Katz Drug Store Sit-Ins occurred from August 19 to August 20, 1958, at the Katz Drug Store in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Who invented the air conditioning unit?
FREDERICK M. JONES
When did Motown leave detroit?
1970
Who directed Black Panther?
Ryan Coogler
In 1955,the first Black Woman to perform with the New York Metropolitan Opera. Who is She?
Mariane Anderson
What Civil Rights event happened in Detroit in 1963?
The Detroit Walk To Freedom was a mass march during the Civil Rights Movement that took place on June 23, 1963, in Detroit, Michigan. It drew an estimated 125,000 participants and spectators, which made it the single largest civil rights demonstration in the nation’s history prior to the March on Washington in Washington D.C. in August
Who invented the Refrigerator?
J. STANDARD
What was Motowns firt famous film?
Lady sings the blues
Who Directed Barbershop?
Tim Story
She was the first African American child to desegregate William Frantz Elementary School. Who is she?
Ruby Bridges