Notable Women
Famous Abolitionist that guided her fellow slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad
Who was Harriet Tubman?
This American film director won his first Oscar in 2019 despite producing more than 35 films since 1983
Who is Spike Lee?
First African American to play in Major League Baseball
Who is Jackie Robinson?
He Delivered the "I have a Dream" Speech
Who is Martin Luther King, JR?
He was the first African American to serve as the United States Secretary of State
Who is Colin Powell?
This woman built her career on her own talk show and is considered the wealthiest African-American in the 20th century
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
This musical legend was known for the song 'Purple Rain'
Who is Prince?
He was the first African American golf champion to tour on the Professional Golf Association (PGA) circuit
Who is Tiger Woods?
The US Congress named her the 'Mother of the Civil Rights Movement' after she refused to give up her seat
Who is Rosa Parks?
In what state was the first abolitionist organization formed? Maybe they do really have some 'brotherly love' within them
What is Pennsylvania?
American singer and actress cited as the most awarded female artist of all time by Guinness World Records including the hit "I Will Always Love You"
Who is Whitney Houston?
In 1989, 'Rhythm Nation' went quadruple platinum by this artist
Who is Janet Jackson?
He could 'float like a butterfly'
Who is Muhammad Ali?
He was the face of the Nation of Islam
Who is Malcolm X?
This event on November 4 2008 made history for blacks in the United States
What is the Election of President Barack Obama?
This black woman was the first to travel in to space in 1992
Who is Mae Jemison?
This Canadian singer has a 'God's Plan'
Who is Drake?
NFL player of the year award was named after this person
Who is Walter Payton?
This event in 1863 by president Abraham Lincoln declared that all persons held as slaves shall be freed
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
W.E.B Dubois was the first African American to attend this University
What is Harvard University?
This poet knew why the 'caged bird sang'
Who is Maya Angelou?
The first African American to win an Oscar
Who is Sidney Poitier?
This tennis player leads the way with the most Grand Slam Titles with a total of 23
Who is Serena Williams?
This amendment in the US Constitution officially abolished slavery in 1865
What is the 13th amendment?
The BNPP affinity group for Black and African American employees
What is the African Heritage ERG?