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Both MLK and this person started college when they were just 15. She studied political science at the University of Denver and he majored in sociology at Morehouse College in Atlanta
What is Condolezza Rice
In 2008, which sprinter became the first man to ever set three world records in a single Olympic games?
who is Usain Bolt
Who snagged several Guinness World Records, including highest annual earnings for a pop star, best selling album of all time, and most Grammy awards won in a year (he took home 8)?
Who is Michael Jackson
The media made this group notorious for their Afros. dark apparel and willingness for armed self defense but their manifesto for change launched programs that benefited black communities nationwide, like free dental care and breakfast for low income children?
Who are the Black Panthers
Who stopped celebrating her birthday for many years following the assassination of her friend, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., on the same day. She annually send flowers to Mrs. King to commemorate that day?
Who is Maya Angelou?
Matthew Robinson, brother of legend Jackie Robinson, won a silver medal in the 200 yard dash in the 1936 Olympics. coming in second to who?
who is Jesse Owens
What blockbuster actor won the first ever Grammy for best Rap performance then boycotted the awards because the category was barred from television?
Who is Will Smith
What school in Pennsylvania was the first institution of higher education founded for African Americans? It paved the way for the 104 other historically black colleges, which have produced distinguished alums like Thurgood Marshall, Spike Lee, and Oprah?
Who is Lincoln university
Who was the first black woman elected to congress and the first black majority party presidential candidate survived three assassination attempts during her 1972 campaign?
who is Shirley Chisholm
After retiring from baseball, this man helped establish the African American owed and controlled freedom Bank?
Who is Jackie Robinson
What multitalented actor, singer, and civil rights activist was considered for a US Vice Presidential spot on henry A Wallace's progressive party ticket in 1948?
Who is Paul Robson
in 1967 this person became the first African American to be trained as an astronaut. He unfortunately died in a plane crash during flight training before he could be sent on his first space mission.
Who is Robert H. Lawrence Jr.
Who was the one and only female Buffalo Solider, posing as a man by switching her first and last name to enlist in the 38th infantry in 1866? She served 2 years before a doctor discovered that she was a woman, leading to her discharge?
who is Cathay Williams
Who at age 42 became the oldest rookie to play Major league baseball and continued to play until he was 47?
who is Satchel Paige
Being Mischievous was this persons gateway to the law. For punishment he was forced to copy the Constitution. It eventually peaked his interest.
Who is Thurgood Marshall
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What Architect mastered the art of drawing upside down so that he could sit across from - not next to - white clients who didn't want to sit side - by - side with a black person?
Who is Paul Williams
What journalist refused to give up her railcar seat for a white man in 1884, and bit a conductor on the hand when he tried to force her. She was dragged off the train. She sued the railroad and initially won, but the decision was later overturned.
Who is Ida Wells-Barnett
This mans middle name is Jeffrey. he has numerous nicknames that refer to his career such as black cat and MJ
Who is Michael jordan
Who's films examined race relations, colorism in the black community and the role of media in contemporary life? He won numerous accolades for his work.
Who is Spike Lee
Who negotiated the release of Lt. Robert O. Goodman Jr. a black pilot who has been shot down over Syria and taken hostage in 1983?
who is Jesse Jackson