Inventions
This man was really into nuts, however he was by far not crazy, in fact he was a genius...
What is George Washington Carver
This man was the first African American to play in the MLB.
Who is Jackie Robinson
This couple was the first African American President and First Lady of the United States.
Who are Barack and Michelle Obama?
"No, no, no"--this originally four member group did eventually dwindle, not all of them were "Survivors", however the remaining were some "Independent Women"
What is Destiny's Child?
Known as Detroit Red in his younger years, this Omaha Native made a not so "Little" impact during the Civil Rights movement.
Who is Malcoolm X?
This man is credited with blood storage techniques to better blood banks, however, no amount of blood could have saved his life.
Who is Dr. Charles Drew?
Her role in Gone with the Wind won her the first Academy Award for a Black entertainer.
Hattie McDaniel
This man was the first black federal judge, if you can't think of the name maybe consider one of our freshman Jordan as a hint.
Who is William Hastie?
This person has a royal stage name, but was born with the name Dana Owens.
Who is Queen Latifah
This media mogul, who was born and raised in Omaha, created TV One and is the second wealthiest black woman in the United States.
Who is Cathy Hughes?
He invented the traffic light. If it wasn't for this man, red, yellow, and green might not have the same meanings that they do now.
Who is Garrett Morgan?
THis man was the first black Supreme Court Justice.
Thurgood Marshall
This man filled in the seat of Thurgood Marshall in the US Supreme Court
Who is Clarence Thomas?
Quadruple Platinum...who even knew that existed well in 1989 this dance album by a Jackson hit it big.
What is Rhythm Nation
A nearby elementary school is named for this man, who was the first black principal in Omaha.
Eugene Skinner
My goodness when it is cold outside--I may be compelled to say this mans last name, but i know that I definitely don't want to go outside and use what he invented, the lawn mower.
Who is J.A. Burr
She was the first Black Woman to run for president of the United States as a major party candidate.
Who is Shirley Chisolm?
The Academy did the right thing and awarded this famous director on Sunday for his movie Black Klansman.
Who is Spike Lee?
A Girls Inc. Center is named for this local educator, who was the first black principal in a suburban school. She also began the first school breakfast program in Omaha Public Schools.
Who is Katherine Fletcher?
Sarah Boone invented this...it may let you make that collar crisp enough to pop.
What is the ironing board?
This man was the first black Secretary of State.
Who is General Colin Powell?
This man was the heavyweight champion of the world for 11 years straight, you can give his real name or his nickname...
Who is the "Brown Bomber" or Joe Lewis
This Omaha legend and former Bronco was the first starting black quarterback in the NFL.
Who is Marlon Briscoe?