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Science & Technology
Among the more colorful nicknames of this agricultural chemist were "Peanut Man" & "Sweet-Potato Man"
Who is George Washington Carver?
Cynthia Erivo won a 2016 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, and the 2017 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album and recently starred in this movie.
What is Wicked?
At the Paris Olympics, this American gymnast made a triumphant return, helping the U.S. win team gold and earning individual medals on vault and floor exercise.
Who is Simone Biles?
Dr. Carter G. Woodson initiated the first celebration of Negro History Week which eventually extended and deepened the study and scholarship on African American history and is now called what?
What is Black History Month?
In a historic bid for the White House, this person became the first Black woman to secure a major party's presidential nomination.
Who is Kamala Harris?
Dr. Patricia Cowings trained as an astronaut and researched and developed the widely used Autogenic Feedback Training Exercise which helps prevent motion sickness in astronauts. She is the principal investigator of Psychophysiological Research Laboratories at this research center.
What is NASA Ames?
Featuring an all-Black cast, songs like "Ease On Down The Road", this 1975 Broadway musical had a rough beginning before becoming a smash hit winning seven Tonys.
What is "The Wiz"?
Donning Beyonce themed leotards at the Paris Olympics, this gymnast contributed scores on all four apparatuses towards her team's Gold medal.
Who is Jordan Chiles?
American politician who is the U.S. representative for California's 12th congressional district since January 2025. She is the first member of congress known to be congenital blind in both eyes.
Who is Lateefah Simon?
Before becoming Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice became the first Black woman to serve in this role in 2001.
What is the U.S. National Security Advisor?
Dr. Sandra Johnson is the first black women in the US to earn a PhD in this field.
Hint: She worked at IBM as part of a team that designed and developed the prototype for IBM's famous Deep Blue computer.
What is electrical engineering?
This painter known for her portraits of Michelle Obama and Breonna Taylor has a current exhibit at the SF MOMA.
Who is Amy Sherald?
This WNBA rookie made history in 2024 by breaking the Chicago Sky's single-season rebounding record and launching her own podcast.
Who is Angel Reese?
Ralph Abernathy took over as president of this organization and led the Poor People's March to Washington.
What is the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)?
In 1874 this person was president of the Freedman's Bank & 3 years later, became the first Black U.S. marshal.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
This medical breakthrough, pioneered by physician Dr. Charles Richard Drew, revolutionized blood storage techniques.
What is the blood bank?
This rap song is hailed as one of the greatest diss tracks in history. The song ignited conversations based on race and cultural appropriation, was adopted as an anthem for the West Coast, and influenced various sectors within popular culture. The song broke several records and was Kendrick Lamar's fourth number-one song on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
What is "Not Like Us"?
In 2024, Sha'Carri Richardson defended her U.S. national title in this track event, winning with a world-leading time of 10.71 seconds and securing her spot in the Paris Olympics.
What is the 100 meters?
Marcus Garvey, a prominent early 20th-century Black leader and founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association went on trail and was convicted in 1923 in a case that was regarded as politically motivated. In 2024 Garvey was pardoned which was seen as a restorative act honoring his legacy of empowerment for African Americans and the broader African diaspora. He was convicted of this offense.
What is mail fraud?
John Robert Lewis, civil rights leader, who was honored with a Medal of Freedom served in the United States House of Representatives for this state's 5th congressional district from 1987 until his death in 2020.
What is Georgia?
This invention, crucial for traffic safety, was created by inventor Garrett Morgan in the early 20th century.
What is the traffic light?
This poet's work reflects her commitment to activism, cultural pride and personal reflection, and is known for her works: "Ego-Tripping (There May Be a Reason Why)", "Nikki-Rosa", and "The Women and the Men".
Who is Nikki Giovanni?
Lauren Scruggs made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics by becoming the first Black athlete to win an individual Olympic medal (silver) for this sport.
What is fencing?
In 2024, Dr. Gibor Basri, Professor Emeritus of Astronomy and former Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion received the Arthur B.C. Walker II Award, honoring outstanding achievements in astronomy and education. He is Professor Emeritus of this UC.
What is UCB?
In 1844 Macon Allen became the first black person to hold this professional role, and later became the first black justice of the peace.
What is a "lawyer"?