Science
Writers
Musicians
Politics
Civil Rights
100
This inventor is known for discovering many uses for the peanut.
Who is George Washington Carver?
100
This writer's work helped to start a renewed interest in genealogy.
Who is Alex Haley?
100
Considered the true father of rock n roll, this Delta Blues guitarist wrote many memorable songs like Crossroads Blues and Sweet Home Chicago.
Who is Robert Johnson?
100
She was the first black senator.
Who is Carol Moseley-Braun?
100
This civil rights leader always preached for non-violent protests.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
200
This explorer accompanied Robert Peary on his many expeditions into the Arctic.
Who is Matthew Henson?
200
Invisible Man was written by him.
Who is Ralph Ellison?
200
This blues musician named his guitar Lucille.
Who is B.B. King?
200
She became the first black woman to be Vice President of the United States.
Who is Kamala Harris?
200
This former slave led the only successful slave rebellion.
Who is Toussaint Louverture?
300
This programmer invented the video game cartridge.
Who is Jerry Lawson?
300
One of her best-known books is Beloved.
Who is Toni Morrison?
300
Besides acting, this guitarist is known for his hit song Get Away as well as his rendition of American Woman.
Who is Lenny Kravitz?
300
She is the first black woman elected Mayor of Chicago.
Who is Lori Lightfoot?
300
He is a famous astrophysicist, planetary scientist, author, and science communicator.
Who is Neil deGrasse Tyson?
400
This computer programmer created the Imagination Machine, a hybrid video game console and computer, in order that poor people would be able to have their own computers.
Who is Edward Smith?
400
This famous writer and civil rights activist was the first African American to receive a doctorate.
Who is W.E.B. Du Bois?
400
This Irish-born musician formed the heavy metal band Thin Lizzy.
Who is Phil Lynott?
400
This congressman and civil rights advocate served in the House of Representatives for his state of Maryland.
Who is Elijah Cummings?
400
This former slave helped many escaped slaves reach freedom.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
500
This scientist created a clock made entirely out of wood.
Who is Benjamin Banneker?
500
She is the author of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
Who is Maya Angelou?
500
This left-handed guitarist from Seattle is considered by many to be the greatest guitarist of all time.
Who is Jimi Hendrix?
500
He was the first black mayor of Chicago.
Who is Harold Washington?
500
This famous civil rights leader was once arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person.
Who is Rosa Parks?