Inventors
He developed the induction telegraph system, which allowed traveling trains to communicate with one another. Who was he?
Granville E. Woods
Founder Father of Blues
W. C. Handy
This African-American trumpet player and signer had the nickname "Satchmo"
Louis Armstrong
Creator of Negro History Week.
Carter G. Woodson
First woman Buffalo Soldier
Cathay Williams
He created the first electrically heated hair roller. Who was he?
Solomon Harper
He's often called "The world's greatest entertainer."
Sammy Davis Jr.
Langston Hughes published what magazine?
Fire
Millions of arthritis sufferers owe their comfort and health to this African-American "soybean chemist" who brought the healing drug cortisone within reach. Who is he?
Percy Julian
Known for his invention of bulldogging.
Bill Pickett
He developed a lasting machine for making shoes. Who was he?
Jan Ernst Matzeliger
She wrote the play "A Rasin in the Sun"
Lorraine Hansberry
He wrote "Take the A Train"
Duke Ellington
Edward Bouchet was the first African-American to obtain a Ph.D. in Physics in 1876. What university did he obtain his degree from?
Yale
What abolitionist became the highest Black officer during the Civil War?
Major Martin Robison Delany
He invented the Steam-operated propeller to provide propulsion to boats in shallow water. Who was he?
Ben Montgomery
Alfred Unry's 1987 play was made into a movie in 1989. What was the name of this play?
Driving Miss Daisy
She smuggled hidden messages in her sheet music during World War II.
Josephine Baker
Who was the first African American to appear on a U.S. postage stamp?
Booker T. Washington
Charles Sampson was the first Black person to win in what category for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association championship?
Bull Riding
He received a patent for automatically opening and closing elevator doors. Who was he?
Alexander Miles
The first African American to be a lead performer for the Metropolitan Opera.
Leontyne Price
He is known for his acclaimed performances in "The Emperor Jones" and "Othello".
Paul Robeson
Name the African American astronaut who lost his life in the Challenger disaster. Who was he?
Ronald McNair
He was considered the navy's hero during the attack on Pear Harbor for shooting down four enemy planes.
Doris Miller