Inventors
What Black scientist and inventor is credited with advancements in peanuts?
George Washington Carver
Who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball by becoming the first African American player?
Jackie Robinson
Who was the leader of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States and is famous for his “I Have a Dream” speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.
This was the first black sitcom
What is “Amos N Andy”
Who is knowingly referred to as "The King of Pop" ?
Who is Michael Jackson
Who invented a cream to help hair grow back.
Madam C. J. Walker
Who is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time and won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls?
Michael Jordan
When did the celebration of Black History Month begin?
1926
Who is the number one black actor in the world?
Who is Denzel Washington
Who is often referred to as the “Queen of Soul” and sang hits like “Respect”?
Aretha Franklin.
Name one invention by Garrett A. Morgan
The Gas Mask or The Traffic Signal
Who is the fastest man in the world and holds the world record for the 100m and 200m sprints?
Usain Bolt
What event sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955?
Rosa Parks refusing to give up her bus seat
This is the highest grossing black film of all time
What is Black Panther
Hip Hop was birthed in which East Coast burrow?
What is The Bronx
Who created the potato chip by accidently slicing potatoes too thin?
George Crum
The most decorated gymnast in history and the first American gymnast to win four gold medals in a single Olympics Game
Who is Simone Biles
Which African American activist co-founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) alongside Martin Luther King Jr.?
Ralph Abernathy.
This was one of the longest running syndicated shows in American TV history and was the first to prominently feature African-American musical accent and dancers.
What is Soul Train
Which artist has sold the most albums in history?
Who is Michael Jackson
Who was the FIRST black inventor?
Who is Thomas L. Jennings
Who is the 1st black NFL quarterback ?
Willie Thrower (in 1953)
Who was the first African American to receive a Ph.D. degree from Harvard University and wrote “Souls of Black Folk”?
W.E.B Dubois
This show became the most watched series of any genre on television for five consecutive seasons and in the top 20 for all eight seasons.
What is The Cosby Show
This form of music originated in the Deep South in the 1860s and was influenced by spirituals and work songs.
What is Blues