Famous Quotes
This man said this quote and is also known as one of the pivotal African American figures in history.
"The time is always right to do what is right."
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
Created by Madam C.J. Walker, this everyday item is used for your hair.
What is a comb?
Instead of standing, she sat for her beliefs and sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks?
The first African American President.
Who is Barack Obama?
The music genre which was created in New Orleans by the African American community by combining traditional music, blues, and ragtime.
What is Jazz?
As the wife of the first African American president, who said "History has shown us that courage can be contagious.
Who is Michelle Obama?
What did Garrett Augustus Morgan create for everyday use while driving?
Hint: Such pretty colors.
What is a Traffic light?
Hattie McDaniel is the first African American actress to win this film award. Known for her role in Gone with the Wind.
What is an Academy Award?
Mae Jemison is the first African American _______ to reach the highest of highs. Hint: She's out of this world!
What is an Astronaut?
A prominent American Astrophysicist widely known for his scientific discoveries. He is the director of the Hayden Planetarium and has popularized astronomy.
Who is Neil deGrasse Tyson?
Said by this African American boxer, "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee."
Who is Muhammed Ali?
Created by Alfred L. Cralle, this item is widely used by ice cream vendors all over the world.
Hint: A perfect circle.
What is an Ice cream scoop?
Harriet Tubman helped hundreds escape through a network of safe houses.
What is the Underground Railroad?
Beyonce is the first African American woman to perform at this major American event.
What is the Super Bowl?
A well-known basketball player who's signing with Nike has also donated over $140 million to support quality.
Who is Michael Jordan?
Marian Wright Edelman founded this non-profit organization for children.
What is the Children's Defense Fund?
Alexander Miles created these to help improve safety in skyscrapers.
Going up?
What are automatic elevator doors?
Kathrine Johnson was vital in calculating formulas for this government agency.
Hint: To Infinity and Beyond!
What is NASA?
First African American major league baseball player. Known for his quick feet and the number #42.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Serena Williams is known to advocate for gender equality and plays this sport with over 23 Grand slam-single titles.
What a racket.
What is Tennis?
Currently playing for the LA Lakers, this basketball player and gold medalist said, "You can't be afraid to fail. It's the only way you succeed."
Who is Lebron James?
Created by Lonnie Johnson, this everyday summer item is a blast with the kids.
Get ready to get wet.
What is the super soaker?
Known for his overwhelming skill with the trumpet, he revolutionized the jazz world we know today.
Who is Louis Armstrong?
Alice Coachman was the first African American woman to win a gold medal in this Olympic event.
What is the High jump?
This hip-hop artist won a Pulitzer Prize for Music and for partaking in multiple charity events, including in his birth city, Compton.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?