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The first African American to win 3 heavyweight boxing titles?
Who is Muhammad Ali?
100
The first African American president.
Who is Barack Obama?
100
I invented a lubricating cup that helps machines run more efficiently. There is a famous saying that includes my name.
Who is Elijah McCoy?
100
I am the richest African American Woman and have my own talk show. I opened a school for girls in Africa.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
100
I was the first female African American astronaut. Besides being a scientist, I was a ballerina.
Who is Mae Jemison?
200
The first African American female to win a gold medal in the Olympics?
Who is Serena Williams
200
The first African American Secretary of State.
Who is Condelizza Rice?
200
I invented the gas mask and stop light.
Who is Garret Morgan
200
I published my first poem at 13. My nickname is Gwendie.
Who is Gwendolyn Brooks?
200
I was the first African American millionaire. I had my own company making hair care products.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
300
The first African American male tennis player to win the National Open?
Who is Arthur Ashe
300
I am a civil rights activist and a Poet. I recited an original poem at President Clinton's inauguration.
Who is Maya Angelou
300
I am a scientist that discovered many uses for 105 uses for peanuts. I am also an educator.
Who is George Washington Carver?
300
I was the first African American nominated for Best Actor in a film.
Who is Sidney Poitier?
300
I invented a way to store blood for blood banks.
Who is Dr. Charles Drew?
400
I had a large poor family. I was sent to reform school for stealing. I became a famous baseball player.
Who is Satchel Page?
400
I was the first African American Supreme Court Justice
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
400
I am a scientist who went to work at the White House.
Who is Benjamin Banneker?
400
I'm a well known jazz vocalist. I once performed with Louis Armstrong.
Who is Bessie Smith?
400
I fought for equal rights, just like Rosa Parks. I wanted everyone to be able to ride on a cable car, blacks and whites. I gave many famous speeches.
Who was Sojourner Truth?
500
I was the first African American woman elected to Congress. I ran for the presidential nomination. There were 3 assasination attempts against me.
Who is Shirley Chisolm?
500
I was born in Africa and brought to the U.S. to be a slave. My owner taught be to read Latin and Greek. I was the first slave to pubish a poem.
Who is Phyllis Wheatly?