Who Said?
"If there is no struggle, there is no progress."
Who is Frederick Douglass
He was found hundreds of uses for peanuts, but he is not the inventor of peanut butter.
Who is George Washington Carver
Not only was she the first African American to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, she was the first female to do so in 1987. Now that's mad R-E-S-P-E-C-T!
Who is Aretha Franklin
He is the founder of our university and his wife has a resident hall named after her.
Who is Dr. James E. Shepard
What is Brown vs. Board of Education
"Intelligence plus character, that is the goal of true education."
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
What started off as a talk show turned to an entire television network. She is the first Black Woman in America to own her own production company. Many know her for discussing and covering heated issues including the Oj Simpson trial on her show.
Who is Oprah Winfrey
In 1962, he was the first African American to be inducted in the baseball hall of fame. The Dodgers can thank him for breaking their dry spell and for helping the team earn six championships and one World Series Victory.
Who is Jackie Robinson
What is Campus Echo
Who were the Little Rock Nine
"Just don't give up what you're trying to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong."
Who is Ella Fitzgerald.
These two men founded the Black Panther to fight against police brutality, equal rights for Black Americans, and encouraged the rise of Black nationalism.
Who are Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale
She is the Third Black Woman to be inducted in the TV Hall of Fame. Is that Scandalous? I don't think so.
Who is Shonda Rhimes
A fashion icon, a former judge on America's Next Top Model, and is currently an editor-at-large for Vogue Magazine, this NCCU Alumni graduated with a B.A. in French Literature in 1970.
Who is Andre Leon Talley
While Martin Luther King Jr. encouraged peaceful protest methods, this future South African President was using violence to fight apartheid and racial inequality in his country. He passed away in 2013.
Who is Nelson Mandela
"Never be limited by other people's limited imaginations."
Who is Dr. Mae Jemison.
She is the first Black Congressman representing the New York in the House of Representative. Throughout her political career, she served in many different committees including educations, Veteran's Affairs, and refused to "remain under the radar" during her first term.
Who is Shirley Anita Chisholm
Besides Chuck Cooper, who was the first Black Player ever to join the NBA, this gentleman is the first Black Basketball Play to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1972.
Who is Bob Douglas
One of NCCU famous Alumnus, he is currently a congressman representing our state in the U.S. House of Representative since 2004.
Who is G.K. Butterfield
Known for her autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Her death in 2014 broke many American's heart.
Who is Maya Angelou
"Freedom is never given; it is won."
He is the first Black recipient to receive a Nobel Peace Prize in 1950 for his work in the 40s while dealing with the Palestine conflict.
Who is Ralph Bunche
In 2014, he became the first African-American Driver to be inducted in the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Talking about a need for speed.
Who is Wendell Scott
When was (What is) 1986
With the surname Little, people know him through a different name. He chose to change his last name to this to represent his unknown African last name. He was deemed "mentally disqualified for military service" and did not fight in WWII.
Who is Malcom X