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In which eye is Willie O'Ree blind in?
His right eye
Why is Willie O'Ree famous?
He was the first Black hockey player in the NHL
Where in America did Rosa Parks get arrested?
Alabama
What was Donald H. Oliver's job?
A senator
Who was the (known)first black person to visit Canada?
Mathieu Da Costa
What theatre did Carrie Best go to?
The Roseland Theatre
Who captured Mathieu Da Costa?
The Dutch
What is another name for leprosy?
Hansen's disease
Name a different Black influential person.
You're probably correct
When was Donald H. Oliver appointed as a senator?
1990
What is Carrie Best's son's name?
John Calbert Best
When did Alice Ball get recognition for the Ball Method?
1922
Where did Elijah McCoy work?
The Michigan Central railroad
What kind of oil is used in the 'Ball Method'?
Chaulmoogra oil
What 3 languages did Mathieu Da Costa speak?
French, Portuguese and Dutch
True or False: Donald H. Oliver was born in P.E.I
False
What area of the Theatre did Carrie Best buy tickets for?
The main floor
What is Alice Ball's middle name?
Augusta
What is Carrie Best's middle name?
Mae
What other body parts did Willie O'Ree break?
His cheekbone and nose
True or False: Willie O'Ree went blind the same year Rosa Parks was arrested.
True
What was Elijah McCoy's most important contribution/invention?
He invented automatic lubrication devices used to make train travel more efficient
What day did Rosa Parks get arrested?
December 1st, 1955
What year and month did Carrie Best get arrested
December, 1941
How many years did Donald H. Oliver serve for?
22 years