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He has a sports complex named in his honor, a entire boulevard named in his honor and is the only African-American to have a statue on Monument Avenue.
Who is Arthur Ashe Jr.
He went from child star, when he sang with his brothers to having the biggest selling album in music history. He is from Gary, Indiana.
Who is Michael Jackson.
He was born and raised in Hampton and Newport News, Virginia. He played at Bethel High School and went on to play at Georgetown before entering the NBA draft. He was selected number 1 by the Philadelphia 76ers.
Who is Allen Iverson.
He not only invented 100's uses for the peanut, he also introduced crop rotation to America, this is still used today. He also helped car companies develop alternatives to gasoline.
Who is George Washington Carver.
Who is Malcolm X.
He attended Virginia Union University and went on to be the first African-American to be elected governor of a U.S. state.
She is one of the biggest selling artist of all time. Her rendition of the Star Spangled Banner is iconic. She would later marry singer Bobby Brown.
Who is Whitney Houston.
He was the point guard for the Showtime Lakers of the 1980's, he was elected into the Basketball Hall of Fame. After his playing career, he became an entrepreneur and he is now part owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. His nickname would be a big clue as to who he is.
Who is Earving "Magic" Johnson.
He invented the carbon filament inside the lightbulb which allowed them to light longer.
Who is Lewis Latimer.
She helped start the bus boycott of Montgomery, Alabama in 1955.
Who is Rosa Parks.
He was a lawyer on the groundbreaking Brown Vs. The Board of Education case, which desegregated the public schools in the United States. The juvenile court building is named in his honor.
Who is Oliver Hill.
This rapper owned and operated Roc-A-Fella Records and is majority owner of Tidal music streaming service. His current estimated worth is 1 billion dollars.
Who is Jay-Z.
He was the first African-American quarterback to win the Super Bowl, when he lead the Washington Redskins to victory in 1988.
Who is Doug Williams.
She became one of the first black millionaires when she created hair products designed for African-American women. There is a movie coming out on Netflix about her accomplishments.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker.
This rappers lyrics and contributions to black culture is now studied in colleges and universities. He was born in New York and also lived in California.
Who is Tupac Shakur.
This historic neighborhood was home to "Harlem of the South". There were black owned businesses all up and down 2nd street. People like Bill Bojangles Robinson grew up here. Spartan Academy sits in this neighborhood.
What is Jackson Ward.
This actor is regarded as one of the best in the history of movies. He has played Malcolm X, he had the lead role in Remember the Titans, The Equalizer and American Gangster.
Who is Denzel Washington.
This quarterback led the Kansas City Chiefs to this years Super Bowl title.
This genius created a wood clock in the 1700's that would run for over 50 years, until it was destroyed. He also is the person who designed Washington D.C.
Who is Benjamin Banneker.
This famous boxer refused to fight in the Vietnam war due to his religious values. He also threw his gold medal into a river because of the treatment of black people in America.
Who is Muhammad Ali.
Who is Maggie L. Walker.
Who is Taraji P. Henson.
Before Major League Baseball allowed African-Americans to play, a group of blacks started their own baseball league which would produce some of the best players in the history of the game.
What is the Negro Leagues.
He was a great inventor who invented the traffic light among other things.
Who is Garrett A. Morgan.
Who is Marcus Garve.