African American Activists
Who was the driving force behind the March on Washington?
Martin Luther King, Jr.
"Dyn-o-mite!"
What is Good Times-JJ Walker
Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.
Who is Muhammad Ali
Forbes listed this as a the highest paid man in entertainment. Earning $130M between 2010-2011.
Who is Tyler Perry
Who is the current mayor of Rochester, New York?
Who is Malik Evans
This activist chose a militant lifestyle over peaceful protest.
Who is Malcolm X
"Did I do that?"
What is Family Matters-Steve Urkel
Who was the first basketball player to retire to play baseball and came out of retirement and won a championship?
Who is Michael Jordan?
Starred as Catwoman in the 2004 film, Catwoman
Who is Halle Berry
Which famous African American actor called Rochester home?
• Taye Diggs
• Tyler Perry
• Aaron Pierre
• Micheal B. Jordan
Who is Taye Diggs
I will never move to the back of anything.
Who is Rosa Parks
"Girl, don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful.
What is Fresh Prince of Bel-air-Will Smith
He has 3 Royal Bengal Tigers, on which he spends $4000 a month.
Who is Mike Tyson
His humor often invokes self-deprecations derived from his experiences as a black man.
Who is Kevin Hart
What was the name of the newspaper Frederick Douglas published in Rochester?
• The North Star
• The Black Star
• The Douglass Star
• The Lone Star
What is The North Star
Which famous African American activist called Rochester home
Fredrick Douglas
"Elizabeth! I'm coming to join you, honey!"
What is Sanford and Son- Fred G Sanford
What NBA player stuck with the same team for his whole career?
Who is Kobe Bryant
What poet/rapper from LA had arguably the biggest impact in black history?
Who is Tupac
What is the name of the company and Tony award-winner who choreographed Broadway’s Lion King, headquartered in Rochester, New York.
What is Boardway Dance Center (BDC)
Nicknamed ‘Moses’, she never lost a single one of the many slaves she guided to freedom. Her work as a “conductor” of the Underground Railroad was extremely dangerous.
Who is Harriet Tubman
"Did you see that America?"
What is The Bernie Mac Show-Bernie Mac
Who won four gold medals in the face of adversity at the 1936 Olympic Games in Germany?
Who is Jesse Owens
This woman's net worth is 2.9 billion and swears she will not run for President in 2020.
What is Oprah Winfrey
Which Black Greeked lettered organization was founded in the nearby town of Ithica, NY?
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated