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Florida Historical Facts
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Wealthiest African-Americans
Harlem Renaissance Music
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100
One of the first all-Black towns in the United States (Incorporated on August 15, 1887)
What is Eatonville?
100
This was the first black starting quarterback in NFL history drafted by the Denver Broncos
Who is Marlin Brisco?
100
This Tennessee State University graduate had an award winning television Show
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
100
This was a Jazz singer featured in 1972 film Lady Sings the Blues film
Who is Billie Holiday?
100
I have a dream...
Who is MLK Jr.?
200
This is writer is best known for her 1937 novel Their Eyes Were Watching God
Who is Zora Neale Hurston?
200
This former steel mill worker ended segregation with Professional Wrestling
Who is Bobo Brazil?
200
This rapper gain his wealth by becoming partner with headphones from “Beats”
Who is Dr. Dre’?
200
This song writer was the leader for the house band at the “Cotton Club”
Who is Duke Ellington?
200
I don't want a Black History Month. American History is Black History.
Who is Morgan Freeman?
300
This is be the first black county judge elected after reconstruction in Florida
Who is Judge James Dean?
300
This was the youngest golfer at age (24) to ever win the Grand Slam (the four major golfing tournaments)
Who is Tiger Woods?
300
This former Los Angeles Lakers 5-time NBA Champion is now part owner of Los Angeles Dodgers
Who is Magic Johnson?
300
This musician learned the art of scat singing while entertaining at the “Cotton Club”
Who is Cab Calloway?
300
I don't even call it violence when it's in self defense. I call it intelligence.
Who is Malcolm X?
400
This owner’s Nursing Home grew into the area's largest employer of blacks in 1967 within Florida
Who is Eartha M.M. White?
400
This athlete is the first American woman to win three gold medals in track during a single Olympic Games
Who is Wilma Rudolph?
400
This business mogul is known for being in drag as Madea
Who is Tyler Perry?
400
This his trumpet-playing musician was identified as a “Cross-over” artist despite race in the 1960’s
Who is Louis Armstrong?
400
I have never run my train off the track and never lost a passenger
Who is Harriet Tubman?
500
This educator founded a University in 1923 which now resides in Daytona Beach, FL.
Who is Mary Bethune?
500
This baseball player broke the color barrier in 1950's
Who is Jackie Robinson?
500
This is the majority owner and chairman of the Charlotte Bobcats. He is known as the greatest basketball player of all time."
Who is Michael Jordan?
500
This club was originally owned by well-known gangsters and was famous for Broadway like floor shows.
What is the “Cotton Club”?
500
Fly like a butterfly, sting like a bee
Who is Muhammad Ali?