Historical: MUSIC AND DANCE
Nicknamed "Lady Day"... her composition included "God Bless the Child", "Don't Explain", and the haunting "Strange Fruit"; her autobiography was titled LADY SINGS THE BLUES 1915- 1959
Who is Billie Holiday?
First African American woman to speak publicly against slavery; worked with freed slaves and nursed wounded black soldiers; asked, "And ain't I a woman?" 1797 - 1883
Who is Sojourner Truth?
Currently Holds the most NBA Championship titles
Who is Bill Russel? (has 11 titles)
Born August 29, 1958, 8th child of Joe and Katherine, he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century and one of the greatest entertainers in the history of music.
Who is Michael Jackson?
Surely the most respected and influential Civil Rights Leader of the 20th century; known for non-violence; tragically assassinated on April 4, 1968
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Nicknamed "Satchmo"; famous trumpet player; revolutionized jazz; sang about it being "...a wonderful world" 1901-1971
Who is Louis Armstrong?
Some consider her the "Moses" of her people; known for her use of the "underground railroad"; led some 300 African slaves out of slavery in the south; was a cook, nurse, scout, and spy for the Union Army 1820 - 1913
Who is Harriet Tubman?
"Arguably the greatest fighter of all time."; took the gold medal at the 1960 Olympics; born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. 1942 - ____
Who is Muhummad Ali?
How many championships did Kobe Bryan win with the Lakers.
What is 5 Championships?
Who is Jesse Jackson?
Famous Jazz Pianist and composer who composed musicals, reviews, an opera, film scores, and television productions... may have taken the A train! 1899 - 1974
Who is Duke Ellington?
Was president of Tuskegee Institute; founded National Negro Business League; author of UP FROM SLAVERY 1856 - 1915
Who is Booker T. Washington?
Broke down racial barriers in the game of tennis; first black male to win the United States tennis championship and England's Wimbledon tournament; died from AIDS which infected him after a blood transfusion 1943 - 1993
Who is Arthur Ashe?
These two contemporary musicians were know equally for their music and a feud that expanded to cover both coasts of the US.
Who is Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls?
Extremely well-known jazz singer, known for "scat singing"; her singing career spanned 60 years; her first big hit was "A Tisket a Tasket" and her second big hit was "Undecided" 1917 - 1996
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
At age 18, moved to Paris to dance with "La Revue Negre"; in 1951, she visited the U.S. to perform to rave reviews; famous for her risque yet elaborate costumes, and flair 1906-1975
Who is Josephine Baker?
Famous abolitionist who published the abolitionist newspaper, NORTH STAR; wrote his famous autobiography in 1845; often called "father of the civil rights movement" 1817 - 1895
Who is Frederick Douglass?
Took four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics while Hitler watched him defeating Germany's Aryan athletes; track and field star
Who is Jesse Owens?
Born April 16, 1965 is a Black American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, talk show host, writer, and former Golden Gloves boxer. This celebrity is a local to this area that came to fame during the 1990s, establishing a Hollywood career as a leading actor, most notably in the Fox television sitcom and appeared in films such as House Party, Boomerang, Wild Hogs, & Nothing to Lose.
Who is Martin Lawrence?
Author of THE COLOR PURPLE, whose film version was directed by Steven Spielberg; urged president Bill Clinton to develop better relations with Cuba's president Fidel Castro 1944 - ____
Who is Alice Walker?
First black singer to perform in a production at The Metropolitan Opera in New York City; gave a memorable concert at the Lincoln Memorial; was banned from singing in Washington D.C.'s Constitution Hall 1897 - 1993
Who is Marian Anderson?
First African American woman elected to U.S. Congress; first African American to launch a campaign for a major party presidential nomination (happened in the 1960s); founded National Political Congress of Black Women 1924 - 2004 (or 2005?)
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
First African American baseball player to see his team to the World Series; named Rookie of the Year in 1947; played for the Brooklyn Dodgers 1919-1972
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Born October 8, 1980 is a Black American actor, comedian, rapper, director, writer, producer, and television host. Begun his professional debut as a teenager a member of the “Da G4 Dope Bomb Squad", they opened for the likes of Will Smith, LFO, 98 Degrees, and Montell Jordan and Currently hosts a Improv Show.
Who is Nick Cannon?
One of the original writers of the Harlem Renaissance; published WEARY BLUES; published "The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain" 1902-1967
Who is Langston Hughes?