Tampa Truths
Born in Tampa, Florida, this educator and activist was the first African American woman in the state of Florida to graduate from an accredited Law school and was one of the founders of the five Household Industrial Arts schools for African American Women in 5 different states.
Who was Blanche Armwood?
In 1991 They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame including a husband and wife duo who sang “Proud Mary” in 1969
Who are Ike and Tina Turner?
He was the first Black American to be elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Who is Jackie Robinson
"Truth Hurts" was the first major single by which artist?
Who is Lizzo
This popular snack was created by chef Hyram S. Thomas.
What is the potato chip
In 1895 he became the first African American to become a Hillsborough County deputy and then became the first African American Police officer for the city of Tampa
Who is Levin Armwood Jr.
The meaning of the nickname of rapper and actor LL Cool J. What is Ladies Love Cool James
What is Ladies Love Cool James
John Baxter Taylor became the first African American athlete to win this honor
What is an Olympic God Medal
He was the first African American inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
Who is Charley Pride
This inventor really built the first model of the steam engine, but was unable to patent his work because he was a slave
Who is Benjamin Bradley
The only school for African American students in Tampa was erected in the early 1870’s and was originally named School No. 2 was located at Harrison and Morgan Streets in what is now known as Downtown Tampa
What is Harlem Academy School?
The Guinness Book of World records lists what Michael Jackson album as the best selling album of all times
What is "Thriller"
Tiger Woods became the youngest top-ranked golfer and won over 20 championships in 2007. What is his first name
What is Eldrick
This singer and musician, that started losing his vision at age 4 lived in Tampa as a teenager in the 1940’s, got his start playing on stages right here in Tampa
Who is Ray Charles Robinson
This African American woman filed a patent in 1966 for the first-ever home security system after wanting to increase her own house’s security in her Queens, New York neighborhood
Who is Marie Van Brittan Brown
At it’s peak between the 1920’s and the late 1950’s this area was called the Harlem of the south and was home to Black Businesses large and small and a hub of music and entertainment
What was the central Avenue Business District?
These two, becoming the first African Americans to receive grammy awards for Best Vocal Performance, female and Best Jazz Performance individual and Best performance by a Dance Band and best Jazz Performance by a group
Who were Ella Fitzgerald and William “Count” Basie.
In 1956, this tennis player became the first African American woman to win a Grand Slam title
Who is Althea Gibson
This musician was born in Tampa, Florida and became a world renown saxophone player after performing with artists like Miles Davis
Who is Cannonball Adderly
Before him, elevators were operated manually; people had to physically open and close the doors of both the elevator and the shaft every time. In 1887, he obtained a patten for his invention, including a flexible belt attached to the elevator cage, allowing the doors to function automatically
Who is Alexander Miles
This was one of the first African American communities located in Tampa Bay in the 1900’s and was named for the black resident philanthropist businessman and community leader who settled in West Hyde Park in the 1880’s.
What is Dobyville
After over 40 years, he became the second African American Actor to ever win an academy award for Best Actor
Who is Denzel Washington
To date, her1988 200 meter world and Olympic (21.34) record as well as her 100 meter world record (10.49) still stand so she remains the fastest woman ever after setting this record.
Who is Florence Griffith Joyner
In 1989 this duo won the first hip-hop Grammy award for Best Rap Performance for their 1988 hit single, “Parent’s Just Don’t Understand
Who is DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
The invention of the Super Soaker, a recreational water gun, not only made him a millionaire but also established him as a successful inventor and entrepreneur
Who is Lonnie Johnson