Sports
This NBA basketball player scored 81 points in a single game and gave himself the nickname "Black Mamba"
Who is Kobe Bryant
T'Challa, known as the Black Panther was played by which famous actor.
Who is Chadwick Boseman
Who was the first African American millionaire?
Who is Madam C.J Walker
This song is widely known as the Black National Anthem.
Lift Every Voice
Who discovered 300 ways to use Peanuts?
Who is George Washington Carver
This gymnast owns the most world medals in U.S. history.
Who is Simone Biles
Name the famous American sitcom that depicted a successful black family, that aired from 1984 to 1992.
The Cosby Show.
Who was the first black woman to be elected to congress?
Who Shirley Chisholm
Which city is widely acknowledged as the birthplace of hip hop?
The Bronx, NY
Who invented the traffic light and gas mask?
Who is Garret Morgan
This WNBA basketball player became the first player to dunk during a game in 2002.
Who is Lisa Lesile
Name the famous director responsible for striking horror/thriller films such as Get Out and Us.
Who is Jordan Peele
This South African leader spent 27 years in prison for fighting against apartheid (which is South Africa’s institutionalized system of white supremacy and racial segregation).
Who is Nelson Mandela
An invitation to this gathering is not easy to come by, just one mistake and your access can/will be immediately revoked.
The Cookout
Who invented the super soaker water gun?
Who is Lonnie Johnson
This tennis player won more Grand Slam singles titles (23) than any other woman or man during the open era
Who is Serena Williams
Name the infamous director who is responsible for classic films such as Do The Right Thing, She's Gotta Have It, and Crooklyn .
Who is Spike Lee.
This national scholarship program is named after Americas first African American supreme court justice.
Who is Thurgood Marshall
This man known as "the Godfather of soul" was one of the founding fathers of funk music and is known for his exciting performance and unique dance styles
Who is James Brown?
Who invented the automatic elevator?
Who is Alexandria Miles
This baseball player played for the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Leagues until they would be the first African-American to integrate the white major leagues.
Who is Jackie Robinson
This California native has the great ability to bring historic events to life, this director is responsible for films such as Selma, When They See Us, and the 13th.
Who is Ava DuVernay
What is the name of the first historically black college/university in America?
Cheyney University
known for her hits such as "At Last", and "I'd Rather Go Blind" this american singer passed away in 2012
Who is Etta James
Who pioneered America's first large scale Blood Bank during World War 2?
Who is Dr. Charles Richard Drew