Firsts
She was Only 12 when she became the first Black female published.
Phillis Wheatley
George Washington Carver is most known for what invention?
Peanut Butter
His hit song ¨Say it Loud, Im Black and Im Proud" Became the soundtrack towards the end of the civil rights mvmt and Black Power mvmt. Who recorded this song?
James Brown
Where was Hip Hop created?
Bronx, New York
The first Black person in History to win an Oscar
Hattie McDaniel in Gone with the Wind
Madam C.J. Walker is best known for what invention that led her to be the first self made Black Millionaire
The Hot Comb
She is known for inciting the ground breaking Montgomery Bus boycott in 1955 by not giving up her seat to a white passenger. This lead to the end of segragation on public transportation
Rosa Parks
Where was Famous Rapper Tupac Shakur Born?
Harlem, New York
She was the first Black person to Run for president, as well as the first Black woman to be elected into congress
Shirley Chisholm
This Famous Political Organization opened its first chapter in Oakland, Ca. Led by Bobby Seal and Huey P Newton, their main goal was to challenge Police brutality in America as well as achieve equity for Black People in America. What was this organization Called?
Black Panther Party.
Their famous song ¨F*@k The Police¨ incited a large conversation around Police brutality and Racism in America.
N.W.A
He was the First Black Person to play in MLB
Jackie Robinson
This Famous Supreme court case made racial Segragation in public schools unconstitutional America, what was it called?
Brown V. Board of education
Who is Known to be the Founder of Hip Hop
DJ kool Herc
This Man was the first Black Federal Judge
William Hastie
SNCC was a popular organization lead by Black Youth in during the civil Rights Movement. They organized sit-ins across the country that resulted in major social change. What does SNCC stand for?
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
What are the 5 elements of Hip Hop?
MC, DJ, Break dance, Graffitti, Knowledge