This NFL team became the first integrated team when they signed Kenny Washington in 1946
Who are the LA Rams?
100
In 1942, She became the first African-american actress to sign a long term contract with a major studio (MGM).
Who is Lena Horne?
100
A world famous poet, author, historian singer and civil rights activist, this Grammy and Horatio Alger award winner was raised in segregated rural Arkansas.
Who is Maya Angelou?
100
This city in Ohio is the home of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, an impressive facility on the banks of the Ohio River, which marked the line between freedom and captivity for thousands in the 19th century.
What is Cincinnati?
100
This African-american man developed peanut butter and 400 plant products
Who is George Washington Carver?
200
He became the first African American to play in a PGA sanctioned event.
Who is Joe Louis?
200
Halle Berry became the first African American woman to win the best actress academy award for her role in this 2002 movie
What is Monster's Ball?
200
She was the first African American woman to be appointed Secretary of State.
Who is Condoleezza Rice?
200
In 1906, this city in WV was home to more peaceful history making, hosting the first U.S. meeting of the Niagara Movement, W.E.B. Du Bois' civil rights organization, the precursor to the NAACP.
What is Harper's Ferry?
200
This “Madam” invented a hair-growing lotion
Who is Madam C.J.Walker?
300
Florence Griffith – Joyner set the world record for the 100 and 200 meter dash at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Korea. What was her nick-name?
What is Flo-Jo?
300
He became the first African American man to win the best actor academy award for his role in the movie “Training Day”
Who is Denzel Washington?
300
Located in New York City, and one of the oldest and most famous music halls in the U.S, it is the most famous club associated almost exclusively with African American performers.
What is Apollo Theatre?
300
This city in Michigan is the home to the largest museum devoted to black history, The Charles H.Wright Museum of African American History.
What is Detroit?
300
This African – American man was credited for his invention of the gas mask AND the first traffic signal
Who is Garrett Morgan?
400
They are the only siblings in the history of tennis to face-off in four consecutive Grand Slam Finals.
Who are Serena and Venus Williams?
400
This African American male made his major studio debut for his movie, “Do the Right Thing” which earned him an academy award nomination for Best Original Screen Play.
Who is Spike Lee?
400
In 1863, this president issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed slaves held in the Confederate States
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
400
Also known as “Freedom Hill”, Princeville is located in this state
What is North Carolina?
400
She became the first African-american woman to receive a U.S. Patent on July 14, 1885
Who is Sarah E.Goode?
500
He was born as Lew Alcindor and became one of the world’s greatest basketball players.
Who is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
500
He became the first African American to win an Oscar for best actor for his role in “Lilies In the Field”
Who is Sidney Poiter?
500
In 1852, Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote this best selling novel and play
What is Uncle Tom's Cabin?
500
Mays House Museum is located in this state
What is South Carolina?
500
This African–American female invented a method of eye surgery that has helped many blind people to see