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Known as the King of Pop
Michael Jackson
In 1863, this executive order was issued by President Lincoln, declaring that all slaves in the Confederate states "forever free".
What is the Emancipation Proclamation
This member of Alpha Phi Alpha was the first African American Supreme Court Justice
Who is Thurgood Marshall
Known as the "Godfather of Soul" and the "Hardest-working man in show business."
Who is James Brown
This period in Harlem refers to the creative explosion of art, music, and culture in the 1920s.
What is the Harlem Renaissance
This member of Alpha Kappa Alpha is best known for her role as Clair Huxtable
Who is Phylicia Rashad
Known as the Queen of Soul
Aretha Franklin
in 1995, Minister Lousi Farrakhan organized this event bringing hundreds of thousands to gathered in Washington DC
What in The Million Man March
This member of Delta Sigma Theta was the first African American woman to serve in the US Congress and as a major party US Presidential candidate.
Who is Shirley Chisholm
Born in Harlem, he was a novelist, playwright, poet, essayist who wrote about inequality between groups of people.
Who is James Baldwin
Known as The Black Mamba
Kobe Bryant
In 1831, in Southampton County VA, this man lead the only effective slave rebellion in US History
Who is Nat Turner
This member of Omega Psi Phi organized the March on Washington Movement as a leader in the civil rights movement.
Who is Bayard Rustin
Known as The Voice
Whitney Houston
In 1965, Congress passed this act which sought to overcome the legal barriers that prevented black citizens from voting.
What is the Voting Rights Act
This member of Kappa Alpha Psi took a knee to bring awareness to racial injustice and police brutality.
Who is Colin Kaepernick