Black People in Government
He won the 2008 election for presidency for the United States.
Who is Barack Obama?
This case was the landmark case that U.S Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation is public schools are unconstitutional.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
First black woman to host her own television show.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
This black gay Quaker man was a major organizer behind the Million Man March and a prominent leader of civil rights movement.
Who is Bayard Rustin?
This person is here to eliminate any barriers gaining access to PrEP which include (but not limited to) education & information, transportation, adherence and appointment reminders.
Who are PrEP Navigators?
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
In this landmark case the U.S Supreme Court upheld the decision that racial segregation in public facilities was constitutional as long as the facilities were equal. Also known as "separate but equal".
What is Plessy v. Ferguson?
First black to play in the major league baseball.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This black drag queen is known for her advocacy and outspoken work in the Stonewall Uprising of 1969.
Who is Marsha P Johnson?
This person administers rapid HIV test, in and out office (hours & location) and provides counseling and linkage to service upon request & results.
Who is the HIV Testing & Counseling Specialist?
First black and openly gay woman to win major in Chicago in 2019
Who is Lori Lightfoot?
What is Dred Scott v. Sandford?
First black to win an Oscar for best actor in the movie Lillies of the Field.
Who is Sidney Poitier?
This Harlem Renaissance performer was known for their gender-bending performances and known as "Harlem most famous lesbian."
Who is Gladys Bentley?
This person provides rapid HIV testing and counseling in a clinical setting (ERs) and also provides information and linkage to care for clients who may be lost to care.
Who is a Clinical HIV Tester?
First black Supreme Court justice.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
In this case the U.S Supreme Court decided that the banning law of interracial marriage violated the Equal Protection and Due Process of the 14th Amendment.
What is Loving v. Virginia?
First black person to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Who is Ralph Bunche?
He became the first openly gay black man elected mayor of an American city when he won his mayoral election at Palm Springs, CA in 2003.
Who is Ron Oden?
This person facilitates empowering community events that promotes prevention and risk reduction behaviors along with healthy relationships within the MSM community.
Who is the Brothers/Young Brothers United Coordinator?
He was the first black man to be elected as a state legislator in the United States.
Who is Alexander L. Twilight?
In this landmark 2003 case the U.S Supreme Court ruled that American laws prohibiting private homosexual activity between consenting adults are unconstitutional.
What is Lawrence v. Texas?
First black U.S Secretary of State.
Who is Colin Powell?
Famous dancer and choreographer and is known as the "Grandfather of Vouge". He may also be seen in the famous award-winning documentary "Paris is Burning".
Who is Willi Ninja?
This person is currently working ALL THREE of these positions and is barely getting paid for one.
Who is John E. Pointer III?