Black History Month: Do you know these African-American figures?

Question 1

I was a surgeon and pioneered open heart surgery. I founded the first non-segregated US hospital.

Accepted Answer

Daniel Hale Williams

Question 2

I was a science fiction author, and the first SciFi writer to receive the MacArthur Fellowship.

Accepted Answer

Octavia E. Butler

Question 3

I'm an engineer, physician & former NASA astronaut. I was the 1st woman of color in space.

Accepted Answer

Mae Jemison

Question 4

I was a sculptor who worked mostly in Rome. My art focused on Black & Native American heritage.

Accepted Answer

Edmonia Lewis

Question 5

I was an entrepreneur. My business developed and sold beauty and hair products for black women.

Accepted Answer

Madam C.J. Walker

Question 6

I was a botanist. My products derived from peanuts revolutionized US Southern agriculture.

Accepted Answer

George Washington Carver

Question 7

I was a historian and author. I was one of the first people to study African-American history.

Accepted Answer

Carter G. Woodson

Question 8

I was a civil aviator from Texas, who trained in France, and became a successful airshow pilot.

Accepted Answer

Bessie Coleman

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