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3.  In 1969 this woman became the first black congresswoman, and later became the first African American woman to run for president of the United States

4.  Who is Shirley Chisolm

5.  During his career this civil rights activist has worked with Martin Luther King Jr., Harold Washington, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama

6.  Who is Jesse Jackson

7.  In 1967, he became the first African American member of the Supreme Court

8.  Who is Thurgood Marshall

9.  This man was the first African American to be named Joint Chief of Staff, the highest military position in the Department of Defense

10.  Who is Colin Powell

11.  Formally known as Fizzel Gerald Gray, he served as the President of the NAACP (National Association of the Advancement of Colored People) from 1996-2004.

12.  Who is Kweisi Mfume

13.  This man was a social activist who led civil rights movements in the 1950’s-60’s. He led the March on Washington (1963) and won the Nobel Peace Prize (1964).

14.  Who is Martin Luther King Jr.

15.  Her refusal to give up her seat on a city bus in Alabama led to a nation-wide boycott to end segregation of public facilities.

16.  Who is Rosa Parks

17.  She was an abolitionist who help lead 100’s of slaves to freedom in the North traveling along the Underground Railroad.

18.  Who is Harriet Tubman

19.  He was the first African American citizen to hold rank in the United States government. During the Civil War he became a consultant to president Abraham Lincoln

20.  Who is Frederick Douglass

21.  This African American leader and prominent figure in the Nation of Islam during the 1960’s believed in race pride and black nationalism before his assassination

22.  Who is Malcolm X

23.  Writer, director, and African American activist who’s autobiography “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize

24.  Who is Maya Angelou

25.  Author who’s book “Roots” shows the relationship between generations and between races, won a Pulitzer Prize in 1976.

26.  Who is Alex Haley

27.  An American sociologist, is considered one of the most important black protest leaders in the United States during the 1 st half of the 20 th Century.

28.  Who is W.E.B. Dubois

29.  This poet, writer, and playwright, was one of the founders of the cultural movement known as the Harlem Renaissance

30.  Who is Langston Hughes

31.  Considered one of the best contemporary novelists, she was the first African American to receive the Nobel Prize in literature

32.  Who is Toni Morrison

33.  This man became the first African American to play major league baseball

34.  Who is Jackie Robinson

35.  This boxer “danced like a butterfly and stung like a bee” also referred to himself as the “Greatest of all Time.”

36.  Who is Muhammad Ali

37.  This former professional basketball player is considered to be the greatest all-around player in the history of the game.

38.  Who is Michael Jordan

39.  Known as the “Brown Bomber” this man was perhaps the first African American to be widely admired whites during his boxing career.

40.  Who is Joe Louis

41.  The first and only African American tennis player to win Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, and the Australian open in his career

42.  Who is Arthur Ashe

43.  Because of her acting, hosting, and producing, Life Magazine has called her the most influential woman of her generation.

44.  Who is Oprah Winfrey

45.  This producer, director, and actor has made many influential movies such as “Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X, and The Inside Man.”

46.  Who is Spike Lee

47.  Has been nominated for 5 Oscars during his acting career for his roles in “Cry Freedom, Glory, Malcolm X, The Hurricane, and Training Day.”

48.  Who is Denzel Washington

49.  This businessman, and founder of BET (Black Entertainment Television) is also the first African American majority owner of a major professional sports team in the United States.

50.  Who is Robert L. Johnson

51.  This comedian, actor, and producer played a major role in the development of a more positive portrayal of blacks on television.

52.  Who is Bill Cosby

53.  Known as the “Godfather of Soul” is one of the most important and influential entertainers in 20 th century pop-music.

54.  Who is James Brown

55.  Singer and actress, her first 4 albums released from 1985 thru 1992 sold over 86 million copies worldwide.

56.  Who is Whitney Houston

57.  This rock guitar legend performed the “Star Spangled Banner” at the legendary Woodstock Festival

58.  Who is Jimi Hendrix

59.  Born in New Orleans, Louisiana he was a trumpeter and one of the most influential artists in jazz history

60.  Who is Louis Armstrong

61.  This composer and record producer has earned a record 79 Grammy Award nominations. Producer of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” Album and produced the movie “The Color Purple.”

62.  Who is Quincy Jones

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