Black Firsts
He was the first African American president of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama
He delivered the famous "I have a dream" speech.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
He is known as the "King of Pop".
Who is Michael Jackson
This popular Southern dish with a man’s name is made with black-eyed peas.
What is Hoppin' John
She was the first African American woman to become a billionaire.
Who is Oprah Winfrey
She was the first African American woman to travel to space.
Who is Mae Jemison
He is known for the phrase "By any means necessary".
Who is Malcom X
This genre of music originated in New Orleans in the late 19th century.
What is Jazz
This popular holiday dessert is made with a bright orange root vegetable.
What is Sweet Potato Pie
He is the first African American to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Who is Ralph Bunche
She was the first African American to win an Academy Award.
Who is Hattie McDaniel
She said, "Each person must live their life as a model for others".
Who is Rosa Parks
She is known as the "Queen of Soul".
Who is Aretha Franklin
This traditional African American dish is made with a fiber rich leafy vegetable and flavored with ham hocks.
What is Collard Greens
He is the first African American to win an Olympic gold medal.
Who is John Baxter Taylor Jr.
He was the first African American to play Major League Baseball.
Who is Jackie Robinson
He declared, "I am the greatest".
Who is Muhammad Ali
This genre of music is characterized by rhythmic speaking over a beat.
What is Hip Hop
This alcoholic beverage was made popular by a 1994 Snoop Dogg hit.
What is Gin and Juice
She is the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize.
Who is Gwendolyn Brooks
He was the first African American Supreme Court Justice.
Who is Thurgood Marshall
She wrote the poem "Still I Rise".
Who is Maya Angelou
He is known for the hit song "Purple Rain". (Original artist name please!)
Who is Prince
This popular African American dish is made by combining a breakfast food with a lunch/dinner food.
What is Chicken and Waffles
He is the first African American to serve as U.S. Secretary of State.
Who is Colin Powell