FIRSTS
The first all-black unit in the air force, they earned hundreds of Air Medals and other honors for their service.
Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?
He broke the "color barrier" in baseball and wore number 42
Who was Jackie Robinson?
"The meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro", was a speech delivered by this abolitionist.
Who was Frederick Douglass?
This song made Ella Fitzgerald a national celebrity at the age of 20.
What is "a Tisket, a Tasket?"
This actor played Malcolm X in the movie "X".
Who is Denzel Washington?
The “Little Rock Nine” were 9 black students who attended Little Rock High School, and had to be escorted into and out of school by…
What is the U.S. Army?
He said this: "I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.
Who is Michael Jordan?
In 1961, these activists traveled by bus to the south to challenge the practice of segregation on public buses, which had been deemed unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Who were the Freedom Riders?
This hit song by James Brown addressed prejudice against Black people in America and became a popular anthem for the Black Power movement?
What is "Say It Loud-I'm Black and I'm Proud?"
Her primary goals in politics were supporting military families, fighting childhood obesity and providing healthy school lunches.
Who is Michelle Obama?
Condoleezza Rice became the first African American woman to serve as Secretary of State, under this president.
Who is George W. Bush?
This sports team was referred to as "the Dream Team?"
What was the 1992 Olympic Basketball team?
Martin Luther King was influenced by the teachings of this famous peace-maker.
Who was Ghandi?
Which famous African-American musician tragically died in a plane crash over the Carribbean?
Who was Aaliyah?
In 2002, Halle Berry won an Oscar for Best Actress for her role in this film.
What is Monster's Ball?
In 1966, this man became the first African American Supreme Court Justice.
Who was Thurgood Marshall?
Malcolm X personally influenced this prominent athlete to change his name?
Who was Cassius Clay/Muhammad Ali?
This campaign took place in 1964 and consisted of volunteers going to the south to register Black voters.
What was the Freedom Summer?
This blues singer was known by her signature song, "Strange Fruit."
Who was Billie Holiday?
The 44th president of the United States was often accused of not being born in this country. What state was Barack Obama born in?
What is Hawaii?
Barack Obama was elected 44th President of the United States in 2008. His father was from this country.
What is Kenya?
This man was the first African American to play professional football.
Who was Charles W. Follis?
This many people marched on Washington DC in 1963, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr would make his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.
What is 250,000?
These were the original members of the Jackson 5.
Who is Michael, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Jackie?
He became the first African American billionaire by launching Black Entertainment Television, or BET?
Who is Robert L. Johnson?