Sports
He was the the first African American champion of the Masters Golf Tournament.
Who is Tiger Woods
This affinity group was established in August 2005. This group's primary purpose is to provide a support structure for Black employees at Amazon and to champion diversity throughout the company.
Who is the (Black Employee Network) BEN.
Founded in Dallas in 1974, this museum is one of its kind in the Southwestern Region devoted to the preservation and display of African American artistic, cultural and historical materials. It has one of the largest African American Folk Art collections in the US.
What is The African American Museum.
What year was Seattle's King County officially renamed in honor of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and signed into state law?
2005.
She was the first African American Female Billionaire.
Who is Oprah Winfrey.
He was the first person in history to win 4 gold medals in track and field at the Olympic games in 1936.
Who is Jesse Owens.
This black haircare store (on Amazon) was created in 2018 by two members of the Amazon BEN leadership team. The concept came out of BEN meetings and led to a plan approved by leadership, new roles for the two BEN leaders, and the creation of a team to support the work.
What is Textures & Hues.
The City Of Dallas established this local business network to support local black owned businesses in 1926 and is the oldest in the United States.
What is the Dallas' Black Chamber of Commerce.
In 1961, this Iconic Civil Rights leader made his only visit to Seattle, speaking to hundreds of people at what is now home to the A Contemporary Theater (ACT). A bronze bust was created to commemorate this leaders visit and is currently displayed in the Allen Theater.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Aretha Franklin was the first African American female inductee into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. This song was her smash #1 hit in 1967.
What is RESPECT.
The number 42 has been retired for all Major League Baseball teams to honor this great player who was the first African American to play in the MLB.
Who is Jackie Robinson.
Among Amazon's global employees what percentage identifies as Black/African American (as of 12/31/2018)?
What is 24.5%.
You can find this museum in Seattle and has a permanent exhibit which features African American stories and experiences from throughout Seattle's 150 year history, including profiles of Black Pioneers, artists and defense workers.
What is the Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
Lonnie Johnson, an African American Air Force and NASA engineer, independently invented this popular 90's water toy that has generated over 1 billion dollars in sales.
Super-Soaker
She was named the Associated Press's Female Athlete of the Decade for her prolonged dominance in Women's Tennis during the 2010s, finishing above gymnast and 2019 AP Female Athlete of the Year winner Simone Biles.
Who is Serena Williams.
On what Amazon service would you currently find "Celebrating Black Culture in TV and Film" page?
What is Amazon Prime Video.
BEN partnered with Amazon Prime Video to create Prime content that reflects the diverse customer base we serve across Amazon. Content from Prime Video, Prime Music, Audible, Kindle, IMDB and the Alexa Skills teams!
This Virginia native and pop culture icon won four Grammy Awards (2001, 2002, 2003, 2005) and is considered one of the top female hip-hop artist of all time. She is known for her songs "Get Ur Freak On" and "Work It" among other mega hits.
Who is Missy Elliott.
This Seattle African American Museum was selected in 2019 for one of the first cohorts of the Standard and Excellence Program (StEPs) by Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. One of only seven institutions in the country selected for the first cohort.
What is the Northwest African American Museum (NAAM).
Our first African American President, Barack Obama, was previously a Senator from this US State.
What is the state of Illinois.
What year did Russell Wilson lead the Seattle Seahawks to a victory in Superbowl XLVIII at Rutherford New Jersey— making them the second major professional sports team from Seattle to win a world championship?
2014 - Go Hawks!
In August 2005, Gino White who stood up at an All Hands meeting and asked Jeff Bezos, “Why doesn’t Amazon have an affinity group for Black employees?” Jeff’s answer, “You should start one!” Gino took the challenge and created this affinity group.
What is The Black Employee Network (BEN), making it the first affinity group established at Amazon. BEN now has grown to over 2000 members all over the world. BEN's primary purpose is to provide a support structure for Black employees at Amazon and to champion diversity throughout the company.
I grew up in Richmond, Virginia and currently a Professional Football Quarterback (NFL). Some consider me to be one of the best players at my position, you might see have seen me in an AWS commercial or two.
Who is Russell Wilson. Go Hawks!
This Musician grew up in Seattle's Central Area, achieving international fame in the 1960s. His memorial can be visited about 40 minutes southeast of Seattle.
Who is Jim Hendrix.
This civil rights icon was arrested in 1955 after refusing to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery Alabama.
Who is Rosa Parks.