Civil Rights
Famous Black American abolitionist and former enslaved person gave the "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" speech in 1852?
Who is Frederick Douglass?
Whoopi Goldberg received a Grammy for this show.
What is The View?
This fighter nicknamed "Money" is one of few to retire with an undefeated record, boasting a 50-0 record including 27 wins by KO.
Who is Floyd Mayweather Jr.?
Regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of music, this person has won 6 Grammy Awards among other awards.
Who is Whitney Houston?
This President won a Nobel Peace Prize in 2009 for his efforts in international diplomacy and cooperation.
Who is Barack Obama?
Became the first Black American woman to serve as the United States Secretary of State in 2001.
Who is Condoleezza Rice?
The first black American appointed to the Supreme Court.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
The first black heavyweight boxing champion in 1908?
Who is Jack Johnson?
The first black artist to win the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
Who is Stevie Wonder?
This mathematician and NASA scientist was portrayed in the film "Hidden Figures" for her pivotal role in the early days of the U.S. space program?
Who is Katherine Johnson?
Civil Rights Movement activist, known for her powerful singing voice, was also called the "Queen of Gospel".
Who is Mahalia Jackson?
Golden Globe Award winner and NBC show "Julia" actress was one of the first to help challenge inaccurate representations of black women in the 1970s.
Who is Diahann Carroll?
The first black PGA player and victor?
Who is Charlie Sifford?
The first rapper to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
This inventor and engineer known for his contributions to the development of the gas mask and the traffic signal.
Who is Garret Morgan?
This Black woman became the first major-party Black candidate for President of the United States in 1972
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
Known as the "Father of Black History" that came up with the concept of Black History Month.
Who is Carter G. Woodson?
This NBA player is the first ever to complete an MVP Sweep (All-Star Game, Season, Finals MVP).
Who is Willis Reed?
Nicknamed "Big Mama", this central R&B figure recorded "Hound
Who is Willie Mae Thorton?
This man served in the Vietnam War and has a doctorate in aerospace engineering which later helped him become the first African American in space.
Who is Guion Bluford?
The first Black American to enroll at the University of Mississippi, breaking the color barrier in higher education in the state.
Who is James Meredith?
This physician and journalist was known as the grandfather of black nationalism.
Who is Martin Delany?
Robert Johnson sold this network for $3 billion to become the first black billionaire.
What is BET?
It is the first well-known blue song ever recorded in the Grammy Hall of Fame.
What is "Crazy Blues" by Mamie Smith
This renowned physicist is best known for his development of the theory of nuclear shell structure.
Who is James E. Harris?