She was the first African American woman to serve as United States Secretary of State, and the first African American and first woman to serve as the President's National Security Advisor.
Who is Condoleezza Rice?
100
Founded by Barry Gordy in 1959, this company became one of the most successful black-owned companies in the nation and cultivated the careers of music greats such as Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
What is Motown Records?
100
George Washington Carver - enjoy it with your jelly!
What is peanut butter?
100
In 2002, this well-known actress was the first African American to win the Best Actress Award for her role in "Monster's Ball."
Who is Halle Berry?
100
He broke the color barrier in baseball and became the first African American to play in the major leagues.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
200
In 1993, this Illinois native became the first African American woman elected to the United States Senate.
Who is Carol Braun?
200
This Detroit native refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in Alabama, which spurred a nation-wide effort to end segregation of public facilities.
Who is Rosa Parks?
200
Lonnie G. Johnson - world famous toy always sure to be fun in the summer!
What is the Super Soaker?
200
In 2011, Forbes named this actor, director, screenwriter, playwright, producer and author the highest paid man in entertainment; he earned $130 million between May 2010 and 2011.
Who is Tyler Perry?
200
This man was the Heavyweight Champion for 11 consecutive years.
Who is Joe "Brown Bomber" Lewis?
300
He was the first African American to serve as the United States Secretary of State.
Who is Colin Powell?
300
He delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech first in Detroit, before taking it to Washington.
Who is Martin Luther King, Jr.?
300
Alexander Miles - much faster than the stairs.
What is the elevator?
300
This theatre rose to prominence during the Harlem Renaissance, during which time it was reputed to hire black entertainers including James Brown, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.
What is The Apollo Theatre?
300
Also a social activist, he was the first boxer to win the World Heavyweight Championship 3 times.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
400
This man was elected to be the 44th President of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama?
400
Founded in 1965 by Detroit obstetrician Dr. Charles Wright, this 125,000 square foot museum is located in the heart of Midtown Detroit's Cultural Center
What is the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History?
400
John Standard patented an improved one of these in New Jersey in 1891...of course it was unpowered so it had a manually filled ice chamber.
What is the refrigerator?
400
Born Stevland Hardaway Morris, this child prodigy developed into one of the most celebrated, creative musicians of the late 20th century...and he's been blind since shortly after birth!
Who is Stevie Wonder?
400
This Olympic track star won three gold medals, two silver medals and still holds world records set in 1988! She died in her sleep as a result of an epileptic seizure in 1998 : (
Who is Florence "Flo-Jo" Griffith-Joyner?
500
Among his four runs for political office, this man first ran in 1848, ran with a woman running mate (Victoria Woodhall) in 1872 with the Equal Rights Party and was a famous educator, writer and public speaker.
Who is Frederick Douglas?
500
This Detroit event lasted five days and left 43 dead and 467 injured.
What are the 1967 riots?
500
Michael C. Harvey - back in the day, I improved this to help light the way - long before your flashlight came around!
What is the lantern?
500
This man was the first African American to win an Oscar for Best Actor. He won in 1964 for his role in "Lilies of the Field."
Who is Sidney Poitier?
500
In 1961, he broke the color barrier in golf when he became the first African American to play in the PGA tour.