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Black Pioneers
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The first African-American player on a major league baseball team–the Brooklyn Dodgers–in 1947
Who is Jackie Robinson
100
Her debut album is titled "What’s the 411?"
Who is Mary J. Blige
100
He began his career as a member of the hip-hop group C.I.A. and later joined the seminal rap group N.W.A
Who is O'Shea Jackson Sr. (Ice Cube)
100
In 1996, former Texas Tech University basketball star became the first player to sign with the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA
Who is Sheryl Swoopes
100
He is the creator of Black Entertainment Television and majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats
Who is ROBERT L. JOHNSON
200
He was the first black coach in the NBA in 1966, and the first black coach to win an NBA title in 1968.
Who is BILL RUSSELL
200
After facing allegations of an illegal marriage with R. Kelly, she ended her contract with Jive and signed with Atlantic Records.
Who is Aaliyah
200
He known for his voice roles as Darth Vader in the Star Wars film series and Mufasa in Disney's The Lion King.
What is James Earl Jones
200
In the late 1980s marked a golden era for American women in track and field, they dominated the Olympics.
Who is Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Florence Griffth-Joyner
200
He is known as an American civil rights activist, Baptist minister, and politician. He was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988.
Who is Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.
300
In 1908 he became the first black heavyweight champ.
Who is JACK JOHNSON
300
His groundbreaking music video for “Billie Jean” was the first music video by a black artist to appear on MTV.
Who is Michael Jackson
300
He is best known for his appearances in commercials for Allstate Insurance.
Who is Dennis Dexter Haysbert
300
In 1985, she became the first woman to join the famous Harlem Globetrotters basketball team.
Who is Lynette Woodard
300
He is an American politician and civil rights leader. He is the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 5th congressional district, serving since 1987, and is the dean of the Georgia congressional delegation.
Who is John Robert Lewis
400
He was the first black WWE Champion. He’s a nine-time champion and is also a movie star.
Who is DWAYNE "THE ROCK" JOHNSON
400
Before The College Dropout hit store shelves. He lived in China for a year as a child — his mother Donda was a visiting professor.
Who is Kanye West
400
He has been called "the first black action hero" for his portrayal of private detective John Shaft in the 1971 film Shaft,
Who is Richard Roundtree
400
The first black player (male or female) to compete in a U.S. Lawn Tennis Association (USLTA) event, the national championship at Forest Hills, in Queens, New York.
Who is Althea Gibson
400
The Man Who Designed Washington DC
Who is Benjamin Banneker
500
He became the first black NBA general manager in 1972 with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Who is WAYNE EMBRY
500
He received his stage name from his childhood nickname Smokey Joe, a “cowboy” nickname bestowed upon him by his uncle.
Who is Smokey Robinson
500
He portrayed Dr. Greg Pratt on NBC's long-running medical drama ER and had a co-starring role opposite Eminem in the feature film 8 Mile.
Who is Mekhi Phifer
500
Stricken by polio as a young girl, she regained her strength and went on to win three gold medals (in the 100- and 200-meter dash and 400-meter relay) at the 1960 Olympics in Rome.
Who is Wilma Rudolph
500
He an abolitionist leader whom became one of the most famous intellectuals of his time, advising presidents and lecturing to thousands on a range of causes, including women's rights and Irish home rule.
Who is Frederick Douglass