This artist is the 15th child of 16 children. Born in Durham, North Carolina.
Who is John Prince Kee?
100
This writer is the reason for Black History Month as it began as Negro History Week in February 1926.
Who is Carter G. Woodson?
100
The son of Cush, was known to have founded a civilization in Mesopotamia.
Who is Nimrod?
100
This elder had a vision and founded a church in February of 1998.
Who is Pastor Eddie B. Pruitte jr.
100
This activists funeral was held at Faith Temple Church of God in Christ, now known as Childs Memorial Temple Church of God in Christ.
Who is Malcolm X?
200
This Grammy nominated gospel singer and composer from Brooklyn founded Grace Tabernacle Christian Center Church of God in Christ.
Who is Pastor Timothy D. Wright?
200
This poet and writer was also an activist who brought many issues to light such as racism and trauma all through the eyes of a caged bird.
Who is Maya Angelou?
200
Commonly known as the daughter of an Egyptian Pharaoh, who bore Abraham first son.
Who is Hagar?
200
This is the year the Church of God in Christ was founded.
What is 1897?
200
This civil rights activist born Isabella Baumfree is best known for a speech on racial inequalities entitled "Ain't I a Woman?"
Who is Sojourner Truth?
300
He was the Pastor of Greater New Grove Baptist Church. This 30 year old minister was murdered in his Houston home, but wont complain.
Who is Reverend Paul Jones?
300
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This poet worked as a cook and busboy while in school and now has a famous chain of restaurants in which honor his legacy.
Who is Langston Hughes?
300
In the Book of Acts Philip baptized this man in a body of water.
Who is the Ethiopian Eunuch?
300
This bishop preached his first sermon about "Holiness" from II Timothy 2:1-3 after experiencing sanctification.
Who is Bishop C. H. Mason?
300
Known as the best spokesperson for African Americans this activist co-founded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1909.
Who is W. E. B Dubois?
400
Dr. Mattie Moss, a legend in her own right, received three gold records during her career birthed these singers.
Who are the Clark Sisters?
400
This notable novelist and social critic is also known for publishing the 1953 novel "Go Tell it on a Mountain".
Who is James Baldwin?
400
This Christian teacher at Antioch mentioned in the New Testament is said to be born in modern day Libya.
Who is Lucius of Cyrene?
400
In this year Bishop Mason passed.
What is 1961?
400
This activist born in 1944 in Birmingham, AL is most notably known for her involvement with the U.S. Communist party and accused of involvement in a prison-breakout attempt. Charges were later cleared.
Who is Angela Davis?
500
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This Detroit born artist name is ironically the same as an electronic instrument manufactured in 1935. Various models have been produced, most of which use sliding drawbars to specify a variety of sounds.
Who is Fred Hammond?
500
This poet was the first to publish in English.
Who is Phillis Wheatley?
500
This Ethiopian whose name means "Servant of the king" is known to have assisted in the released of Jeremiah from prison.
Who is Ebed-Melech?
500
This bishop was the first presiding bishop and had a son who was a mayor of Memphis, TN.
Who is Bishop J. O. Patterson Sr.?
500
This activist raised in the Chicago suburb of Maywood, Illinois headed the Chicago Chapter of the Black Panther Party and formed what is known as the "Rainbow Coalition".