Inventors
She invented a line of African American hair care products, and became the first American woman to become a self-made millionaire.
Who is Madam C. J. Walker?
I earned a law degree from Harvard University, and I am also a best selling author. Many recognize me as the first African American "First Lady" of the United States.
Who is Michelle Obama?
He was the first, and to this day, the ONLY African American player to ever win the men's singles title at Wimbledon.
Who is Arthur Ashe?
This female Grammy award winning artist is know as the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul."
Who is Mary J. Blige?
A style of popular music, developed by disc jockeys and urban African Americans in the late 1970's, this music is widely regarded by many as a form of street poetry.
What is Rap?
This scientist invented over 100 uses for the peanut, including its use in dyes, plastics and even gasoline.
Who is George Washington Carver?
When he was born, his last name was "Little". When he converted to the Nation of Islam, he changed it to pay tribute to his African ancestors.
Who is Malcolm X ?
She was the first American to win a gold medal for the long jump in the 1988 Olympics. Her six Olympic medals in track and field makes her the most highly decorated female athletes in track and field history.
Who is Jackie Joyner-Kersee?
He overcame a severe stutter early in life to become one of the most recognizable voices in show business. You might recognize him as the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars or Mufasa from The Lion King.
Who is James Earl Jones?
This popular and colorful African fabric is known to have a history with the Ashanti nation of Africa.
What is Kente Cloth?
He developed an automatic lubricator that spread oil evenly over a train's engine while it was still moving.
Who is Elijah McCoy?
In 1977 she became the 3rd woman chosen to chair the Congressional Black Caucus, and is presently the Congresswoman from California.
Who is Maxine Waters?
People called him the "Brown Bomber". He was heavyweight boxing champion of the world for more than a decade, defending his championship belt 25 times!
Who is Joe Louis?
This director, screenwriter and actor made an award-winning documentary about the aftermath in which Hurricane Katrina affected African American people.
Who is Spike Lee?
This 1896 US Supreme court case upheld racial segregation in its "Separate but Equal" doctrine.
What is Plessy vs Ferguson?
He invented a way to process and preserve blood plasma, allowing it to be stored and shipped for blood transfusions.
Who is Dr. Charles Drew?
He was the first African American chosen to lead a major political party.
Who is Ronald Brown?
Some say that he is the best ever to play the game of basketball. He is well know for flying through the air and slam dunking the basketball from the free throw line.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This historic theatre in Harlem was a showcase for African American talent. Many great artist were discovered here.
What is the Apollo?
This book, published by Benjamin Banneker for farmers, became the first scientific book published by an African American.
What is the Farmers' Almanac?
This inventor made life much easier to do laundry. His invention was the clothes dryer.
Who is G.T. Sampson?
He was the most prominent leader of the modern civil rights movement in the United States. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 and dreamed of a world of equality.
Who is Dr. Martin L. King Jr.?
He tore down racial barriers as the first African American to play major league baseball in 1947.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
As a teenager, she won the Miss Teen American beauty pageant and was the first African American woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress in 2001.
Who is Halle Berry?
Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston and Countee Cullen were all major contributors to this profession during the Harlem Renaissance.
What is Writers/Writing?