African-American in Sports
This basketball player wore the #23 on his jersey.
Michael Jordan
This lady invented the straightening comb.
Madame C.J. Walker
H.L. Neblett Center formerly know as the Community Recreation Council was established in March of this year.
1936
In 1964 this actor won an Academy Award for Best Actor in the film, Lilies of the Field
Sidney Poitier
Most nominated female artist ever
Beyonce' Knowles 66
This golfer won the Masters 4 times and the PGA tournament 4 times
Tiger Woods
Alexander Miles got tired of walking up and down the steps, so he invented....
In 1942 this type of building was purchased to house the center
Tobacco warehouse
Gail Fisher is remembered for role in this long running L.A. detective TV series
Mannix
Poppa always has a brand new bag with this singer
James Brown
He was the first African-American to play at University of Kentucky.
Thomas Payne
The kids love this invention when it's hot outside, Lonnie Johnson invented it in 1983.
Super Soaker
Mrs. Neblett was elected president in 1936 and held the position until this year.
1973
The film, Carmen Jones is her best known role.
Dorothy Dandridge
Her voice was so enchanting when she sung, Stormy Weather
She was a tennis and golf star and the first African-American to win a tennis Grand Slam at the 1956 French Open.
Althea Gibson
IBM Computer and the pacemaker were inventions of this person....
Otis Boykin
In 1972 the board of directors had 8 members, name 4 of them, excluding Dr. and Mrs. Neblett.
Mrs. Ella Valentine, Mrs. Mary Fisher Morris, Mrs. Maggie Williams, Mr. James Curry, Mrs. Josephine Holman, and Mrs. Addie Talbott
She is a pioneer in radio and TV, with Radio One and TV One
Cathy Hughes
He was the "King of Soul" with top hits, You Send Me, Twisting the Night Away, Cupid and more....
Sam Cooke