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This southern Virginia University’s colors are green and gold, its mascot is the Spartan, and is where Mr Glenn Yonkers received his degree.

What is Norfolk State University 

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In 1895 he delivered the "Atlanta Compromise" speech and was also the first principal of Tuskegee University.
Who is Booker T. Washington
200
He invented the gas mask and the traffic light.
Who is Garrett A. Morgan
200

A one time senator from Chicago, he became the first African-American President of the USA

Who is Barack Obama

200
Born in Joplin, MO, and a graduate of Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, this poet, and play-wrighter is known for works such as: "I Too Sing America", "Mother To Son", "A Dreamed Deferred", and "To Artina".
Who is Langston Hughes
400
Founded in 1876, it became the first medical school in the south for African-Americans, and is still the largest historically black science center dedicated to educating physicians, dentists, researchers, and health polity experts.
What is Meharry Medical College
400
The 7 day pan-African holiday known as Kwanza, is an African-American based celebration created by this man; professor of Africana studies
Who is Maulana Karenga
400
This engineer is most well known for inventing the super soaker water gun.
Who is Lonnie Johnson
400
This advocate for civil rights became the first African-American to serve as governor for the U.S Virgin Islands.
Who is William Hastie
400
This Professor Emeritus of Literature at Howard University was an authoritative figure in folk culture and jazz music.
Who is Sterling Brown
600

This all male liberal arts college in Atlanta, GA is home to alumnus such as Martin Luther King Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, and Spike Lee.

What is Morehouse College

600
A priest, professor, and an Arican nationalist, this scholar was instrumental in founding the American Negro Academy
Who is Alexander Crummell
600
He is credited with 57 patents; most to do with lubrications of steam engines.
Who is Elijah McCoy
600

This local legend served 4-terms as Mayor of D.C.

Who is Marion Barry

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Formerly known as LeRoi Jones, his works were portrayed as confrontational, and calculated to shock and awaken audiences to the political concerns of African-Americans.
Who is Amiri Baracka
800
Known for its world renowned "Marching 100" band, this land grant institution prides itself on its strong graduate programs in pharmacy and engineering.
What is Florida A&M University
800

What started out as Negro Achievement Week, has now turned into Black History Month thanks to this man.

Who is Carter G. Woodson

800
She is the first American female self-made millionaire thanks to the her hair care products
Who is Madame C.J. Walker
800
In 1968, this politician, educator, and author became the first African-American woman elected to congress.
Who is Shirley Chisholm
800
This Harlem Renaissance author is most known for his book entitled "The Invisible Man".
Who is Ralph Ellison
1000
This Virginia University is credited with being the site of the first southern reading of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 under what is now known as the "Emancipation Oak".
What is Hampton University
1000
A veterinarian by trade, he later on went to found the United Negro College Fund.
Who is Fredrick D. Patterson
1000
This Fisk University graduate invented over 25 electronic devices; most notable is a control unit for the artificial heart monitor.
Who is Otis Boykin
1000

This South Carolina Congressman was the House Majority Whip in the 110th Congress and the 2nd African-American to hold that position.

Who is James E. Clyburn

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She is one of the most well known African-American poets who reached prominence in the late 1960's and early 1970's, and is currently a professor at VA Tech.
Who is Nikki Giovanni