Music
Known as "Satchmo" and "Pops" he was a trumpeter and vocalist who was an influence in the jazz industry. He was awarded multiple Grammy Awards in the 1960s.
A. Louis Armstrong B. Julius Eastman
C. William Grant Still D. Ray Charles
Louis Armstrong
This African American was known as the "Brown Bomber" and was regarded as one of the most influential boxers in African American history. He reigned as the heavyweight champion for 12 years.
A. Floyd Patterson C. Jack Johnson
B. Joe Louis D. Muhammad Ali
Joe Louis
Known as an American poet who was an early innovator in jazz poetry. He was a leader of the Harlem Renaissance winning many accolades for his unique writing.
A. Toni Morrison C. Zora Neale Hurston
B. Langston Hughes D. W.E.B Dubois
Langston Hughes
Which Civil Rights Activist gave the 'I Have a Dream Speech' out for equality on the March of Washington?
A. Julian Bond C. Medgar Evers
B. Charles Hamilton D. Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Who invented the letter box?
A. Garret Morgan C. G.E. Becket
B. Madam C.J. Walker D. Thomas Mensah
G.E. Becket
This artist was an American singer and dancer, he is also known as the "King of Pop."
A. Aretha Franklin B. Michael Jackson
C. James Brown D. Prince
Michael Jackson
Who was one of the biggest known African American Boxers, and also called himself "The Greatest?"
A. Mike Tyson C. Muhammad Ali
B. Sonny Liston D. Joe Frazier
Muhammad Ali
This author performs in a variety of work. His work relates to literature concerns, and racial issues that are ongoing. Taking Education at Howe Institute prepared his writing journey to influence the south.
A. Richard Wright C. James Baldwin
B. Phillis Wheatley D. Ralph Ellison
Richard Wright
Known as the Mother of Civil Rights, who also got arrested for her declining to move seats in the bus?
A. Mary White Ovington C. Frederick Douglass
B. Rosa Parks D. James Emeldo
Rosa Parks
Who invented the Iron board, which was used to improve the sleeves of women's garments?
A. Sarah Boone C. Marie Van Brittan Brown
B. Granville Woods D. Lewis Howard
Sarah Boone
An American contralto that performed a wide range of music and performed in renowned orchestras in major concerts. She also held a big concert at the Lincoln Memorial.
A. Aretha Franklin C. Dinah Washington
B. Donna Summer D. Marian Anderson
Marian Anderson
Who was the first African American Major League Baseball player? (He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers and started a new era for African Americans in sports history).
A. Jackie Robinson C. Willie Mays
B. Hank Aaron D. Ken Griffey Jr.
Jackie Robinson
This author was an american-activist against slavery because his father was enslaved. He is known for his Appeal to the Colored Citizens of the World (1830). He wrote letters and novels for freedom during slavery to support others against it as well.
A. Maya Angelou C. David Walker
B. Alex Haley D. Gwendolyn Brooks
David Walker
Who was the first African American justice on the U.S. Supreme Court?
A. Maynard Jackson C. John Lewis
B. A. Phillip Randolph D. Thurgood Marshall
Thurgood Marshall
Who invented the horseshoe in 1892 by depicting horse protection?
A. Lewis Temple C. Leonard C. Bailey
B. Oscar E. Brown D. Jan Ernst Matzeliger
Oscar E. Brown
Known as the "Queen of Jazz" she was noted for the purity of her voice/tone which was legendary to hear vocally. She was one of the first African American females to perform during a Superbowl Halftime show.
A. Nina Simone C. Ma Rainey
B. Ella Fitzgerald D. Grace Bumbry
Ella Fitzgerald
Which Olympic medalist was recognized by track and field winning 4 gold medals in the 1936 Olympics and having the title of greatest field and track athlete in history?
A. Wilma Rudolph C. Jesse Owens
B. Simone Biles D. Cullen Jones
Jesse Owens
This Accolade Winning Author had a rough childhood with being mute, a struggling to learn. She wrote motivational poems and novels inspired by her life.
A. Maya Angelou C. Jean Toomer
B. Lucy Terry D. Amiri Baraka
Maya Angelou
This civil rights activist fought for equal rights and higher opportunities, as the founder of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) he led violent/peaceful protests and taught students about equality as a professor and also know for creating the Talented 10.
A. W.E.B Dubois C. Carter G. Woodson
B. Baynard Rustin D. Booker T. Washington
W.E.B Dubois
Who invented many peanut products such as sauces and oils with a university under his name?
A. Richard Spikes C. Georgia Washington Carver
B. Phillip B. Downing D. Alexander P. Ashbourne
George Washington Carver
As an American bass-baritone musician, he influenced African prosperity in the music industry. He was accused as a communist and spoke 20 fluent languages that influenced other African musicians in his feet.
A. Nat Cole King C. Paul Robeson
B. Miles Davis D. Jimi Hendrix
Paul Robeson
Known as a Professional boxer, he was nicknamed "Galveston Giant" with a 1910-breaking fight against James Jefferies which put him on the top. This fight was named "The Fight of the Century" for the 1900s.
A. George Foreman C. Sugar Ray Robinson
B. Sugar Ray Leonard D. Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson
This American Poet and Folk Teller became a literature professor to inspire African Americans to write. As a Guggenheim Award Winner and got education from Harvard College he grew to influence millions about African movements.
A. Bell Hooks C. Ida B. Wells
B. Harriet Jacobs D. Sterling Brown
Sterling Brown
Known as an African American Muslim activist, he influenced freedom by protesting with armed self-defense to achieve integration before getting shot 21 times during a dispute between his audience.
A. James Baldwin C. Andrew Young
B. Malcolm X D. Shirley Chrisholm
Malcolm X
Who invented the first set of working elevator doors that open and close automatically?
A. Garrett Morgan C. Charles B. Brooks
B. Alexander Miles D. Ben Montgomery
Alexander Miles