Sweet Revenge
This man bought his former slave master's mansion and raised his family in it.
Who is Robert Smalls?
I was the first African-American Arctic Explorer and spoke fluent Inuit.
Who is Matthew Henson?
Frederick Douglass sat for 160 of these.
What are portraits?
Frederick Douglass was born in this state.
What is Maryland?
Admiral Peary ensured that this man received no credit for discovering the North Pole, asserting that he had misread the calculations.
Who is Matthew Henson?
What is smile?
Though I died at the young age of 27, famous musicians later studied my technique to advance to fame.
Who is Robert Johnson?
This musician is rumored to have sold his soul to the devil for his talent because he was THAT amazing.
Who is Robert Johnson?
Josephine Baker traveled to this famous city to join the Harlem Renaissance and pursue her passion for dancing.
What is New York City?
Though his last name is actually Speck, a wealthy white man repeatedly called him this other name for which he was known.
What is George "Crumb"?
While teachers were unsupportive of her scientific ambitions, this young student proved them wrong all the way to NASA.
Who is Mae Jemison?
I accidentally created potato chips, which is now one of the most beloved snacks in the world.
Who is George Speck?
On his expedition to the North Pole, Matthew Henson was said to be ahead of the rest of his expedition group by this many minutes.
What is 45 minutes?
Henry "Box" Brown shipped himself to this city to escape slavery.
What is Philadelphia?
I was the first black boxer to be "wildly beloved by white people while punching white people in the face."
Who is Joe Louis?
Joe Louis joined the army and fought in this War to help defeat Adolf Hitler and the Nazis.
What is World War II?
Though young women of her time were encouraged to stay home, marry, and have children as their life's ambition, this courageous woman had her sights set on the stars.
Who is Mae Jemison?
I won 4 gold medals in track in the 1936 Olympics, making Adolf Hitler extremely angry.
Who is Jesse Owens?
Robert Johnson began his legendary life in this Southern State.
What is Mississippi?
After he beat Max Schmelling in a legendary rematch by breaking his jaw, this man was discredited for the win by Adolf Hitler who offered up dozens of other reasons for the loss.
Who is Joe Louis?