Byrd Family History
In what state did Robert & Edna Byrd meet ?
Ohio
This self made millionaire was the first woman of color to build the largest Hair care/skin business in the country?
answer:Madame C.J. Walker
Which Black rapper's nick name is "Hova"?
answer :Jay Z
The lines "You want answers? I want the truth! Comes from what Movie?
answer: A Few Good Men
Who was the first woman of color to win the Individual All Around Championship in Gymnastics?
Answer : Gabby Douglas
Robert Byrd was born in this state.
Georgia
What Black agricultural scientist created an alternative crop to cotton and methods to prevent soil depletion?
answer: George Washinton Carver
What was the first Black Family sitcom?
answer: Good Times
"Show Me the Money"
answer: Jerry McQuire
In what sport did Bill Picket excel?
answer: Rodeo
What do these geographic areas have in common within the Byrd family? Kentucky, Howard, Knoxville, Morgan, Central and North Carolina?
All the HBCU's that the Byrd's attended college.
Which African American male created the Blood Bank
answer:Dr. Charles Drew
Sing the theme song from good times.
Just looking out of the window watching the asphalt grow!
You talking to me?
Taxi Driver -Robert Denero
Name the Harlem Globe Trotters theme song?
answer: Sweet Georgia Brown
Born in 1880, this man was the Great Grandfather of Stephanie, Derek, Bryan, Rick, Michael, Robert, Joy, Nzingha and David...name him!
Answer:John Monroe
Who was the first African American to explore the North Pole?
Mathew Henson
Who was the first African American male to win an Academy Award (Oscar)?
answer: Sydney Poitier for Lillies of the Field 1964
"They call me Mister Tibbs"
In Heat of the Night
In the 1988 which female athlete won the Heptathlon?
answer: Jackie Joiner- Kersee
This country with the largest population in Africa was the primary ancestral origin of the Byrd Family?
Answer: Nigeria
In 1892 who invented a product that we use almost every day to make our clothes look nice and neat?
answer: Sarah Boone the ironing board
The movie title Lillies of the Field was taken from what popular scripture verse?
answer: Matthew 6:28
"Ho cakes ...hoes gotta eat to!"
Hollywood shuffle
Name the Motion Picture Movie that depicts the friendship of Gale Sayers and a particular Chicago Bear teammate?
answer:Brian's Song