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In 2008 he became the first black president of the United States of America.
Who is Obama
100
This television network was the first African-American controlled company to sell shares on the New York Stock Exchange.
What is BET.
100
He won the Golden Gloves and the light-heavyweight championship at the 1960 Olympics.
Who is Muhammad Ali.
100
Their recent addition made news recently. What is the name of the power couple, Jay-z and Beyoncé’s new bundle of joy.
What is Blue Ivy.
100
He is considered the first black scientist.
Who is Benjamin Banneker.
200
Director of Operation Breadbasket that promoted business and job opportunities for African Americans in Chicago. He is also an ordained minister and has sought the democratic nomination twice.
Who is Jesse Jackson
200
Madame C. J. Walker was the first African American woman to be a self-made millionaire. She is famous these products. Answer: hair care
What are hair care products.
200
This football star was the No.1 pick in the 1962 NFL draft, becoming the first African-American football player to be chosen first.
Who is Ernie Davis.
200
He was the first African American actor to star in a weekly drama tv series. He's a lover of Jell-o.
Who is Bill Cosby.
200
He is responsible for the creation of over 100 peanut based products.
Who is George Washington Carver.
300
His 1963 march attracted 250,000 people to Washington.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
300
She is one of the richest women in the world. She launched her own network on January 1, 2011.
Who is Oprah Winfrey.
300
Tony Dungy became the first African-American head coach to win the Super Bowl when this team defeated the Chicago Bears on February 4th, 2007.
Who are the Colts.
300
This record company was founded by Barry Gordy Jr. in Detroit in 1959. It is also a nickname for a style of music.
What is Motown Records
300
Gerald A. Lawson created the first home video game system that used interchangeable cartridges, offering gamers a chance to play a variety of games and giving video game makers a way to earn profits by selling individual games, a business model that exists today. Give an example of a company that has been influenced by his creation.
What is PlayStation OR Sony OR EA games OR Xbox OR Nintendo DX.
400
As a civil-rights leader, he first took a stance for segregation, but amended his beliefs after making a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Who is Malcolm X
400
An all-star athlete, this man is truly and entrepreneur. He also owns several restaurants and has his own apparel line.
Who is Michael Jordan
400
Arthur Ashe was the first African-American to win the U.S. Open in 1968 and be inducted into the International Hall of Fame in 1985 for this sport.
What is tennis.
400
He is the richest actor in the United States.
Who is Will Smith.
400
Guion Bluford was the 1st African-American in space. What was his nickname?
What is "Guy"
500
After receiving his law degree from Howard University, Thurgood Marshall went into private practice, but became involved with many civil-rights cases. He won Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka (1954). What did this case achieve?
What is the desegregation of public schools
500
He was the founder of one of America's largest and most successful black businesses, the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Who is John Merrick
500
Lee Elder was the first African-American golfer to play in this tournament in 1975. He has won 4 PGA tournaments and 8 Senior PGA tournaments in his career.
What is the Master’s Tournament.
500
In 2001, model and actress Halle Berry became the first African-American woman to win the Best Actress Oscar for her role in this movie
What is Monster’s Ball
500
Barrington Irving was the youngest man ever to fly around the world solo. What Florida City did he depart and land in?
What is Miami.