Black History: Famous Americans

Question 1

American poet and civil rights activist. Famous for her poem "Still I Rise" She won many awards

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Maya Angelou

Question 2

One of the first female self-made millionaires in the US. She made hair care products.

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Madam C.J. Walker

Question 3

The first black athlete to play Major League Baseball and sign with the Dodgers in 1947.

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Jackie Robinson

Question 4

I was a chef and I was also credited with the invention of the first potato chips.

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George Crum

Question 5

American inventor and engineer who holds more than 80 patents. He invented the "Super Soaker"

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Lonnie B. Johnson

Question 6

First black teacher who graduated with a bachelor's degree from Oberlin College.

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Mary Jane Patterson

Question 7

I'm famous for my "I Have A Dream" speech and protests which helped to end segregation

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Question 8

The richest black woman of the 20th century, and the most successful TV host on OWN

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Oprah Winfrey

Question 9

I am the son of a slave. I later became known as "The Father of Black History Month."

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Dr. Carter G. Woodson

Question 10

African American woman leader in the Underground Railroad. She saved the lives of many slaves.

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Harriet Tubman

Question 11

First black woman to become an astronaut. She overcame hardships to realize her dreams.

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Mae Jemison

Question 12

First African American to win the gold medal as all-around champion. "Flying Squirrel"

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Gabby Douglas

Question 13

Abolitionist, civil rights activist, writer and slave who became an adviser to the presidents.

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Fredrick Douglas

Question 14

First lady and 44th President of the United States of America and former senator of Illinois.

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President Barack and Michelle Obama

Question 15

We are the first and second African-American women ranked #1 by the Women’s Tennis Association

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Venus and Serena Williams

Question 16

African-American botanist known for inventing peanut products: peanut butter, dyes, oils etc.

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George Washington Carver

Question 17

Conducted the Montgomery Bus Boycott because she refused to give up her seat. (C.R. Activist)

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Rosa Parks

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