I Make Music
In the early 1950s, this famous artist was criticized for secularizing gospel music by putting secular lyrics to gospel tunes.
Who is Ray Charles?
On June 11, 1963, President Kennedy ordered the National Guard to ensure the enrollment of two African-American students, Vivian Malone and James Hood, at which University: a) Univ. of Mississippi b) University of Alabama c) University of South Carolina?
What is the University of Alabama?
This Old Testament prophet was commanded to marry an unfaithful wife.
Who is Hosea?
This was the first historically black college
a) Cheney University b) Wiley College
c) Howard University d) Lincoln University
What is Cheney University?
In 1960, I was the first African-American child to de-segregate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
I am a musician, born in Washington D.C. and raised in Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, Washington D.C. I am a producer of classical music concerts. I have performed with Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, and Bette Midler. My nickname is derived from a character from the T.V. series "Roots".
Who is Ray Curt Johnson, aka "Fiddla"?
I spent most of my life campaigning for an end to apartheid in South Africa. I broke barriers by becoming the first elected president in post-apartheid South Africa.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
1st Corinthians 16:14 reminds us to do everything in what?
What is love?
Speaking before the National Democratic Convention in 1988, I urged Americans to "Keep Hope Alive".
Who is Reverend Jesse Jackson?
I was the first African-American woman to receive the Nobel Prize for literature.
Who is Toni Morrison?
Name the select group of Detroit jazz musicians who played the local club scene at night and played for Motown sessions during the day.
Who were the Funk Brothers?
I won four Olympic Golds at Hitler's Olympics in Berlin in 1936.
Who is Jesse Owens?
Name these biblical couples:
______and Eve
Abraham and ______
_______and Rebecca
Jacob and _________
Who are: Adam, Sarah, Isaac, and Rachel (or Leah)
Who was the first African American elected Governor in U.S. History?
a) Douglas Wilder b) Carol Mosely-Braun
c) Shirley Chisholm d) Barack Obama
Who is Governor Douglas Wilder of Virginia?
(Elected in 1989)
I have been called the "Jackie Robinson" of tennis. I became the first black woman to compete in the U.S. National Championships in 1950.
Who is Althea Gibson?
In the 1940s, I was known as the First Lady of Song. I could imitate every instrument in the orchestra. My ability to "scat" became very popular. I've been able to break a glass when I sing because of my wide vocal range.
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
I am North America's first multi-billionaire. My talk show ran for 25 years and received the highest ratings in a television program of its kind. I am called the "Queen of Media".
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
Complete the couples:
Jada Pinkett and _______
Ossie Davis and_________
Ashford and ________
Mary,_________(Female Gospel duo)
Who are: Will Smith, Ruby Dee, Simpson, Mary-Mary
Which musician and producer has the most Grammy Awards of any living person?
a) Berry Gordy b) Stevie Wonder
c) Quincy Jones d) Michael Jackson
Who is Quincy Jones?
Hattie McDaniel was the first black woman to receive an Oscar for a supporting role in "Gone with the Wind" but I was the first black woman to win a Best Actress Oscar in 2001.
Who is Halle Berry?
(For the movie "Monster's Ball")
What singer recorded "Age Ain't Nothin' but a Number" and "One In a Million" before her tragic death in 2001?
Who is Aaliyah?
I am a native Washingtonian. I am a composer and musician extraordinaire! My musical works are known throughout the city and the nation. I am proficient in many genres of music. At the time of my appointment, I was the youngest Minister of Music to serve in this Historically Black Church in Washington, D.C. God's eye is on me!
Who is Solomon S. Sparrow?
In this song, Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack struggle to understand where did "this" go after they both had promised to give to each other.
What is "Where is the Love?"
State the full name for the acronym of these civil rights organizations:
NAACP___________
SCLC____________
SNCC ____________
What is: National Assoc. for the Advancement of Colored People
What is: The Southern Christian Leadership Conference
What is: Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
I was the first black player selected to the U.S. Davis Cup team, and the only black man ever to win the Singles title at Wimbledon, the U.S. Open and the Australian Open.
Who is Arthur Ashe?