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The most decorated American gymnast in history
Who is Simone Biles
This Cleveland native not only invented the first 3 way traffic light, he also invented the prototype of the smoke hood, later known as the gas mask
Who is Garrett A Morgan?
This multi talented actress made history by becoming the first African American to win a competitive Oscar in 1940
Who is Hattie McDaniel? (Best Supporting Actress for Gone with the Wind)
An American politician and civil rights activist, he went from being the chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) from 1963 to 1966, and one of the "Big Six" leaders of groups who organized the 1963 March on Washington to serving as a representative in US House of Representatives for Georgia's 5th congressional district from 1987 until his death in 2020
Who is John Lewis?
Kamala Harris, Chadwick Boseman, Anthony Anderson, Thurgood Marshall, Debbie Allen, Taraji P Henson and Phylicia Rashad graduated from which HBCU?
What is Howard University?
First African-American Wimbledon tennis champion & first African American to win a Grand Slam event
Who is Althea Gibson
This Aerospace engineer not only invented the Super Soaker water gun, he holds over 250 patents and has been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame
Who is Lonnie George Johnson?
This Dreamgirl and talk show host became the youngest woman to become an EGOT - winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, & Tony)
Who is Jennifer Hudson?
American civil rights activist, publisher, journalist, and lecturer who played a leading role in the Little Rock Integration Crisis of 1957
Barbara Jordan, Michael Strahan, Mickey Leland, Megan (Pete) thee Stallion and Ruth Jones McClendon all graduated from this Houston institution.
What is Texas Southern University?
Widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players and scorers of all time, he has won five NBA championships, was an 18-time All-Star, a 15-time member of the All-NBA Team, a 12-time member of the All-Defensive Team, the 2008 NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), and a two-time NBA Finals MVP.
Who is Kobe Bryant
In 1966, this American nurse co created the first video home security system with her husband, who was an electronics technician.
Who is Marie Van Brittan Brown? (Her husband was Albert Brown)
This actor and martial artist co produced and starred in the 1st successful Marvel movie franchise. This success helped create Marvel studios and inspired the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Who is Wesley Snipes?
Very active in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), the Black Panther Party, and the League of Revolutionary Black Workers.
Who is James Forman?
A rural HBCU known for the engineering and nursing programs, alums included Sandra Bland, Percy Sutton, Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, Terry Ellis (from En Vogue) and Loni Love.
What is Prairie View A&M University?
Considered one of the greatest baseball players in history, he broke the long-standing MLB record for home runs held by Babe Ruth and remained the career leader for 33 years.
Who is Hank Aaron?
An American viral immunologist whose research lead to the creation of the first COVID-19 vaccine
Who is Kizzmekia Corbett?
Co-Founded in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell, this world renowned school became the first company to prioritize black and brown dancers.
What is Dance Theatre of Harlem?
American minister, author, and close friend and lieutenant of Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement
Who is Cordy Tindell "C.T." Vivian/ Who is Ralph Abernathy
This Alabama University is the historic site of the infamous Airmen and George Washington Carver. Tom Joyner, Betty Shabazz, Lionel Ritchie, Lonnie Johnson are included in the alumni.
What is Tuskegee University?
This Heisman Trophy winner is the only professional athlete in history to be named an All-Star in both baseball and football
Who is Bo Jackson?
The co-founder of Thermo King, this Sergeant in WW1 innovated mobile refrigeration technology by designing the portable air-cooling unit for trucks carrying perishable food to prevent spoilage.
Who is Frederick McKinley Jones?
This Unforgettable entertainer made history as the African American to headline a self titled TV show.
Who is Nat King Cole?
Co-founder of the National Women's Political Caucus, an organization created to recruit, train, and support women of all races who wish to seek election to government office.
Who is Fannie Lou Hamer?
Samuel Jackson, Spike Lee, John David Washington, Keith "Guru" Elam, Fonzworth Bentley, Claude Black Jr and Martin Luther King Jr all graduated from this GA HBCU.