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I'm #1
Witty Inventions
Ladies In Sports
Civil Rights Movement
Wild Card Discussion
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I accompanied Robert E. Peary on the first successful U.S. expedition to the North Pole in 1909, becoming the first African-American to reach the North Pole. Gorodon Parks Matthew A. Henson Marcus Garvey
Who is Matthew A. Henson
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You like peanut butter cups? Well I discovered the peanuts that fill the inside. He also discovered mayonnaise, soap, metal polish and glues all from the peanut. Alexander Graham Bell George Washington Carver Dr. Charles Drew
Who is George Washington Carver
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Name the two sisters who have won multiple tennis championship, both been #1 player in the world, and each have their own clothing lines. Who are we?
Who are Venus and Serena Williams
100
They call me the father of the 1960's civil rights movement. I am a King by last name. My first name was Michael but was later changed. Who am I? Malcolm X Martin Luther King Medgar Eavers
Who Martin Luther King
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He created a week to celebrate the achievements of black Americans as well as celebrate who we are and who we will become. The week long celebration now is recognized during the month of February. Who am I? Colin Powel Carter G. Woodson Robert L. Loflin
Who is Carter G. Woodson
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Won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1950 for mediating the Arab-Israeli truce. The first African-American to win the Nobel. Ralph Bunche Martin Luther King Joh Hompe Franklin
Who Ralph J. Bunche
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If you don't want to wear your hair curly then use my invention, the pressing comb or on of the many products that was created because of it to straighten you hair out. Hey, it made me the first African- American millionaire. Oprah Winfrey Madam C.J. Walker Robert Johnson
Who is Madam C. J. Walker
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Fast, you haven't seen fast until you see me. I was the fastest woman alive. Winning three gold medals in the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul Korea for the 100 and 200 meter runs; as well as the 4x100 relay. Sheryl Swoopes Jackie Joyner Kersee Florence Griffith Joyner
Who is Florence Griffith Joyner
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As a leader for the Nation of Islam I changed my given name to Malcolm X. What was the small name I was given as a child? Malcolm Tiny Malcolm Little Malcolm Smalls
What is Malcolm Little
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I was the first African-American head of the Harvard Law Review. I was born in Hawaii to a Kenyan father and white mother. I am married to another lawyer, Michelle, and I have two daughters and a dog. Oh, and I am the worlds most powerful man. They call me the Commander and Chief. And I made history in 2008 as the first African American to do this in American history. Who am I?
Who is President Barack Obama
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She is an actress, singer and was the first African-American to win Miss America. Tyra Banks Halle Berry Vanessa Williams
Who is Venessa Williams
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I worked in the laboratory with Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison. One discovered how to harness electricity and the other invented the light bulb, but I am the one who invented the carbon filament to make it all work. Barack Obama Lewis Latimer Alain L. Locke
Who is Lewis Latimer
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The 1988 Winter Olympic Games was the first time an African American won any medal. This figure skater won a bronze medal. Who am I? Shani Davis Debi Thomas Vonetta Flowers
Who is Debi Thomas
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Martin Luther King organized the biggest civil rights march the nation had ever seen. He gave a speech that became known all over the world and the movement that day is now called "The March on Washington." In what year did the event take place and what was the name of his speech? 1963, "I Hope Things Change" 1966, "We Shall Overcome" 1965, "I Have a Dream"
What is 1965, "I Have a Dream"
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I am a successful actress, recording artist, Oh and I happened to be the first African American Miss America. But the crown was taken from me months later. Who Am I? Venessa Williams Oprah Winfrey Billie Holiday
Who is Vanessa Williams
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The first African-American heavyweight champion in boxing. Joe Frazier Muhammad Ali Jack Johnson
Who is Jack Johnson
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Red means...Stop! Green means Go! And yellow means Slow it down! You see it on the stop light every day. Well I am the one who invented the stop light that we see today. Who am I? George Washington Carver Pastor Ron Gibson Garrett A. Morgan
Who is Garrett A. Morgan
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I won the high jump in the 1948 Summer Olympics, making the first African American woman to do so in an individual sport. Who am I? Althea Gibson Lisa Leslie Alice Coachman
Who is Alice Coachman
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My name will tell you that I am not false. I was an abolitionist and women's rights activist who delivered my most famous speech "Ain't I Woman" at a Women's Rights convention in Ohio. Who am I? Rosa Parks Sojourner Truth Mary McLeod Bethune
What Sojourner Truth
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A media mogul (power), I not only had my own talk show for 25 years, I OWN my own television station and was the worlds first African American woman billionaire. Oh, but you may know me as the voice of Disney's first African American princess. Who am I? Adrienne Clay Madam C.J. Walker Oprah Winfrey
Who is Oprah Winfrey
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Winning five tennis grand slams during her career. This was the first black person to play and win Wimbledon and the United States national tennis championship. Author Ashe Serena Williams Althea Gibson
Who is Althea Gibson
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When it is hot outside you can thank me for helping you cool off with my 1990 invention "The Super Soaker" water gun. Who am I? Jack Johnson Madam C.J. Walker Lonnie Johnson
Who is Lonnie Johnson
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In 2002 I became the first African American to ever win a gold medal in the Winter Olympics. I raced down the pike to a gold in the two man bobsled. Who am I? Vonetta Flowers Shani Davis Debi Thomas
Who is Vonetta Flowers
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An educator, this woman opened a college in Daytona Beach, Florida. She also founded the National Council of Negro Women in 1935. Who am I? Maxine Waters Acquanetta Warren Mary McLeod Bethune
Who is Mary McLeod Bethune
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As the top attorney for the entire state of California, I make sure that the laws of the land are being enforced. Who am I and what is my job title? Maxine Harris, Attorney at Large Harrisha Kamael, Attorney and Judge Kamala Harris, Attorney General
Who is Kamala Harris, Attorney General