Inventions
This man was really into nuts, however, he was by far not crazy, in fact, he was a genius...
Who is George Washington Carver?
In the film, "Men of Honor," actor Cuba Gooding, Jr. portrayed this African American's struggle with racism and becoming an amputee in his quest to become the 1st black Master Chief Diver in the US Navy.
Who is Carl Brashear?
The First African American named as Time magazine's Man of the Year:
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This person has a royal stage name but was born with the name Dana Owens. She starred in the sitcom, "Living Single".
Who is Queen Latifah?
This man loved to be simple and to the point and thus he created this object.
What is a portable pencil sharpener?
This "New Negro" was the first black Rhodes Scholar
What is Alain Locke
A charity single written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie was recorded for Africa in 1985. This single is the 8th best selling physical single of all time.
What is, We are the World?"
My goodness, when it is cold outside--I may be compelled to say this man's last name, but I know that I definitely don't want to go outside and use what he invented, the lawnmower.
Who is John Albert Burr?
This lady became the first Black Poet Laureate of the United States in 1995.
Who is Rita Dove?
In the film "Hidden Figures" actress Taraji P. Henson played this mathematician whose skills in orbital mechanics helped calculate the flight path of America's first crewed space mission and the moon landing.
Who is Katherine Johnson?
This woman became the first African American female billionaire in 2004.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
The first black female U.S. Representative to serve as Congresswoman from New York, 1969–1983.
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
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?