Women in Black History
The first Black self-made millionaire, known for her hair growing products
Who is Madam CJ Walker?
Arthur Ashe was famous for this sport
What is Tennnis?
Known as the “Godfather of Soul” and is famous for hits like “I Got You (I Feel Good)” and “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag”
Who is James Brown?
The first Black man to serve as a US Supreme Court
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
HBCU is an acronym for...
What is Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The first African American woman to hold a pilot's license
Who is Bessie Coleman?
Muhammad Ali's original name
What is Cassius Clay?
is often referred to as the “Queen of Soul” and is known for hits like “Respect” and “Natural Woman”
Who is Aretha Franklin?
We became the first African-American infantry unit in the first World War, and spent more time in combat than any other American unit
Who are World War 1’s The 369th Infantry Regiment, nicknamed the "Harlem Hellfighters"
This first HBCU was established in 1837
What is Cheyney University (of PA)?
The first black vice president of the United States
Who is Kamala Harris?
Jesse Owens is considered one of the greatest athletes of his time for this sport
What is Track and Field?
What iconic character was portrayed by Nichelle Nichols in the original “Star Trek” series, making her one of the first Black women in a significant role on a major television series?
Who is Uhura?
Key figure who led a revolt against slavery in 1831
Who is Nat Turner?
This HBCU used to have so many rattlesnakes on its campus, it became the official school mascot
What is Florida A&M University (FAMU)?
The first African American woman of a major political party to run for the Democratic party’s presidential nomination
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
"Life is not a spectator sport"
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Led the campaign to have Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday designated as a national holiday
Who is Stevie Wonder?
The first black astronaut to walk in space
Who is Bernard Harris Jr?
HBCU that ranked among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report for its nursing program
What is Coppin State University?
Before Rosa Parks, she was the first (15yr old) woman to refuse to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus.
Who is Claudette Colvin?
The fastest man in the world and holds the world record for the 100m and 200m sprint
Who is Usain Bolt?
Hip hop legend that can play 15 instruments from French Horn to Oboe to Xylophone
Who is Flava Flav?
In 1492 I traveled with Christopher Columbus on his first expedition to the new world
Who is Pedro Alonso Nino?
These two Universities have a friendly rivalry about being the “Real HU"
What is thee HOWARD UNIVERSITY and Hampton University?