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Former CEO of large pharma company (Merck) who in the capacity as a chief counsel directed litigation for Vioxx which became a case study.
Who is Ken Frazier?
Born in Delta, LA, she was an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. She is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America in the Guinness Book of World Records
Who is Madam C. J. Walker
This individual was an American inventor and patent draftsman. His inventions included an evaporative air conditioner, an improved process for manufacturing carbon filaments for electric light bulbs. He was referenced in the HBO series "The Gilded Age"
Who is Lewis Howard Latimer?
This artist through his music galvanized a nation and the world with lyrics focused on civil rights within the reggae genre. Songs he produced included "One Love, Jammin, Stir it up, and Redemption Song"
Who is Bob Marley?
Known as the “Father of Black History,” and historian, he was notably the second African American to graduate from Harvard University with a doctorate degree
Who was Carter G. Woodson?
This female entraprenuer for hair care who trained hair culturists and made products such as pomades, shampoos, and hot combs became the first black millionaire was featured in the book of Guiness.
Who is Madame C.J. Walker
This scholar, known as the “Father of Black History”, started “Negro History Week” 100 years ago- the precursor to Black History Month.
Who is Carter G. Woodson?
Dasia Taylor, born in 2004 is an inventor, and CEO who developed medical sutures that changed colors to indicate infection as part of a science fair. She used vegetables to dye the sutures. Which vegetable did she use?
What are beets?
Nicknamed "Mama Africa," she was a legendary South African singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist who became a global voice against apartheid, popularizing African music worldwide while fighting for human rights and social justice.
Who is Miriam Makeba?
Between 1800 and 1865, some 30,000 people fleeing slavery travelled on the Underground Railroad to seek freedom in this country outside the US
What is Canada?
Signed at def jam recordings at age 16, this Barbados billionaire can stand under the "umbrella" of her make up and skin care brands.
Who is Rhianna?
Credited with coining the term “The Beautiful Game”, this legendary Brazilian footballer won the World Cup at only 17.
Who is Pele (Soccer player)
This Pasadena, California native author was best known for blending science fiction with African American spiritualism in her books about dystopian society, vampires, and time travel.
Who is Octavia Butler?
Tea Cake and Janie are central characters to the famous text of this Black anthropologist and writer, known for capturing African American Vernacular English in her book “Their Eyes Were Watching God”.
Who is Zora Neale Hurston?
This country located in both the northern and southern hemisphere was known as the Diaspora Hub and received 4-5 million enslaved Africans, the most of any nation, ~ 40%, shaping its culture, music , cuisine, and language.
What is Brazil?
John and Eunice Johnson were a powerhouse couple and dominate force in 20th century media influencing black America fashion, culture and news as well as being at the forefront of civil rights, influencing generations through these two publications.
Who is John and Eunice Johnson?
Lovingly known as Madiba or "Father of the Nation", Nelson Mandela went to prison for how many years fighting against apartheid in South Africa.
What is 27 years?
This innovator developed voice over Internet protocol or VoIP, used in remote work and text polling. She was one of the first black women to be inducted into the national inventors Hall of Fame in 2021.
Who is Dr. Marion Croak?
Created by Timbaland and Swizz Beatz, this viral webcast series featured like-artists showcasing their musical catalogues, battle style, during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic.
What is Verzuz?
In 1980, this beloved multiple platinum award winning artist wrote the Happy Birthday song honoring Martin Luther King Jr. on the album "Hotter than July"
Who is Stevie Wonder?
In the US, Black hair care products such as shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, gels, creams, and other products represent an estimated 2.5 - 3 Billion dollars. This does not include hair extensions, weaves, or styling services. Black consumers pay more than non-black consumers. How many times more do black women pay than non black consumers?
What is 9 times more?
He is the longest-tenured comedian on SNL, with notable characters including Darnell Hayes, the host of Black Jeopardy.
Who is Kenan Thompson?
Also known as a human computer this individual was at NASA for 33 years, and was one of the first African American NASA scientist/engineer who won the presidential medal of freedom. She was celebrated in the Movie "Hidden Figures".
Who is Katherine Johnson
On his debut album "For You" at aged 20, this artist played all 27 instruments. He also wrote famous songs "Nothing compares to you, Manic Monday, Little Red Corvette"
Who is Prince?
In the viral Shirley Caesar meme that has become the official anthem of Black Thanksgiving, name something she brought to the party.
What are beans, greens, potatoes, tomatoes, ram, lam, hog, chicken, turkey, etc.?