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The group that created the 1st Rap song to hit US Billboard Charts.
Who is Sugar Hill Gang?
She was the first African-Amer. women to publish a book.
Who is Phyllis Wheatley?
This actor, comedian and writer is well now for directing, "Hollywood Shuffle", "Eddie Murphy's Raw" and "The 5 Heartbeats"
Who is Robert Townsend?
Known as the "King of Pop" this man holds the record for the best selling album of all time.
Who is Michael Jackson?
In 1998 this duo won Rap's first Grammy.
Who is DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince?
This women was regarded as the 1st female self-made millionaire in America
Who is Madame C.J. Walker?
His list of credits include "The Replacement Killers", "Tears of the Sun", and the Academy Award winning "Training Day"
Who is Andre Fuqua?
This man is considered the "Father of Hip Hop"
Who is Clive Campbell? (Kool Herc, DJ Kool Herc)
This group started as part of The Native Tongues Posse with Queen Latifah and the Jungle Brothers. They worked to make African-Amer. aware of their heritage.
Who is A Tribe called Quest?
DAILY DOUBLE:This man was the 1st African American to receive a doctorate degree from Harvard University.
Who is W.E.B. Du Bois?
This Philly born director is responsible for such films as "Precious", "The Butler" and "Monster's Ball".
Who is Lee Daniels?
This man known as The "Godfather of Soul" was one of the founding father of funk music and also known for his exciting performance and dance moves
Who is James Brown?
In 2005 this Brooklyn born rapper became president and CEO of Def Jam and Rock-A-Fella Records. He also owned a part of the Brooklyn Nets.
Who is Jay-Z?
Nicknamed the "Galveston Giant" this man was African-American World Heavy weight Champion from 1908-1915.
Who is John Arthur "Jack" Johnson?
At the 2012 Sundance Festival she became the 1st African-American woman to win the Best Director prize for her 2nd film, "Middle of Nowhere"
Who is Ava Duvernay?
This female vocalist was known as the "First Lady of Song" and "The Queen of Jazz"
Who is Etta James?
This group produced the hit "The Message" and played a significant role in early hip hop culture.
Who is Grand Master Flash and the Furious Five?
He was the 1st African American player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This comedian turned director showed his knack for horror with his films "Get Out" and "Us".
Who is Jordan Peele?
Starting out singing at her father's church enhanced her stage presence, style and powerful vocals as she moved to secular music. By the end of 1960's she was to be known to all the world as the "Queen of Soul"
Who is Aretha Franklin?