Black Musicians
He is famous for songs like Billie Jean, BAD, and human nature. He is also famous for his 'Moonwalk' and thrilling dance moves.
Who was Michael Jackson?
Born Sarah Breedlove, she became the first African American millionaire by selling hair care products.
Who was Madam CJ Walker?
He holds the NBA records for highest career regular season scoring average (30.12 points per game) and highest career playoff scoring average (33.45 points per game). In 1999, he was named the greatest North American athlete of the 20th century by ESPN.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This Civil Rights icon has a birthday on January 15th, even though we celebrate him on the third Monday in January?
A) Malcolm X
B) Martin Luther King, Jr.
C) Ronald Reagan
B) Martin Luther King, Jr.
What movie tells the true story of how the U.S. Space Program really got off of the ground?
A) Bad Boys
B) Hidden Figures
C) A Wrinkle In Time
B) Hidden Figures
This famous artist plays many instruments, despite not being able to see the sheet music.
Who is Stevie Wonder?
He was the first African-American student at Iowa State and known for discovering many ways to use a peanut.
Who is George Washington Carver?
Who is known as the fastest man in the world?
Usain Bolt
True or False: Barack Obama was both the 43rd and 44th President of the United States?
False. He was the 44th President of the United States; but he did serve 2 terms.
True or False: Denzel Washington is a famous singer.
False: He is as famous actor, director and producer.
This 6 time Grammy award winner sang the National Anthem at the 1991 Super Bowl. She sang the popular song "I Wanna Dance With Somebody."
Who is Whitney Houston?
Although a poor score on a test initially discouraged him, this African American persevered and created the ultimate squirt gun.
Who is Lonnie Johnson?
Who was the first African American Olympian to win the all-around title in gymnastics?
Gabby Douglas
Which Former First Lady has a birthday on January 17th? [Hint: Her husband was our first African-American President]
A) Hillary Clinton
B) Michelle Obama
C) Nancy Reagan
B) Michelle Obama
Who was the star of Black Panther?
A) Chadwick Boseman
B) Denzel Washington
C) Samuel L. Jackson
A) Chadwick Boseman
Name 3 type of other music genres evolved as a result of the success of R&B music.
What are soul, disco, funk, new jack swing, Neo-Soul, rock-n-roll, pop and hip-hop?
Invented the Gas Mask and traffic signal
Garret Morgan
She was one of the original players of the WNBA and also the 1st player ever in the league to dunk in a game.
Who is Lisa Leslie?
Who triggered a boycott of the Montgomery, Alabama, bus system in 1955 by refusing to give up their seat to a white passenger on a bus?
A) Martin Luther King, Jr.
B) Malcolm X
C) Rosa Parks
C) Rosa Parks
What actor has played a Fresh Prince, a Bad Boy, and a Magic Blue Genie?
A) Denzel Washington
B) Morgan Freeman
C) Will Smith
C) Will Smith
In which group did Beyoncé Knowles formerly belong?
Who is Destiny's Child?
He made the first clock in America.
Benjamin Banneker
He broke baseballs color barrier by becoming the Brooklyn Dodgers first African American baseball player.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
What was the name of the African American woman who helped hundreds of slaves in through the Underground Railroad?
A) Harriet Tubman
B) Maya Angelou
C) Rosa Parks
A) Harriet Tubman
Who was the first African American to win an Academy Award in a leading role?
A) Denzel Washington
B) Halle Berry
C) Sidney Poitier
C) Sidney Poitier