African American Firsts
Who was the first African American supreme court justice?
Thurgood Marshall
Who said, "I can accept failure, but what I cannot accept is not trying"
Which President recognized Black History Month in 1976?
Gerald Ford
What Harlem theatre is a showcase for African American talent?
The Apollo
Gwendolyn Brooks
This NBA player scored 81 points in a game
Kobe Bryant
Who's the most decorated gymnast of all time?
Simone Biles
Which amendment to the constitution abolished slavery?
The 13th amendment
What was the first black Greek fraternity for college students?
Alpha Phi Alpha
Who was the first African American to win a gold medal at the olympics?
John Baxter Taylor
Who became the first African American female millionaire with her revolutionary black hair products?
Madame CJ Walker
Who invented the three-position traffic signal in 1923 that includes the yellow light?
Who was the first African American to win an academy award in a leading role?
Sidney Poitier
Who is the first black quarterback to win a Super Bowl in the NFL?
Doug Williams
Which American author and historian was responsible for starting Black History week?
Carter G. Woodson
Barry Bonds