7th Grade BHM Quiz Bowl - Round 3

Who was the first back entertainer to sleep in the White House?

Who was the first African American astronaut to enter space?

What was the first African American owned-and-operated newspaper?

Who invented and patented the first chemical hair straightener?

Who invented the LAserphaco probe and dramatically improved cataract surgery?

What football star became the first to rush over 2,000 yards in a single season?

Who was the first black female astronaut to travel in space?

Who designed clothing for First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln?

Which baseball player began his career at the age of 19 and played in the majors with his father who shares his name?

Who painted "Daniel in the Lions' Den" and "Banjo Lesson"?

Who founded Poro College?

Who was the first African American Nobel Peace Prize Winner

Who was born in Florence, Alabama in 1873 and is called "Father of the Blues"

In 1824, he was the first African American to earn a bachelor's degree. Who is he?

He was elected to Congress representing Georgia in 1986. He also marched with MLK, Jr. the Selma, AL. Who is he?