Black History Bowl - Round 3

Who was the first African American chosen as Miss America?

This athlete was stricken with polio as a child but won three Olympic gold medals

This former NBA player led the Chicago Bulls to six championships

Who is considered the "Father of Black History?"

This inventor is best known for his contributions to the light bulb and the telephone 

Who was the first African American to serve as United States Secretary of State?

Who was the first black to win a Pulitzer Prize?

What is the name of the name of the record label started by Berry Gordy, Jr.?

Who won a Tony Award for his performance in Jelly's Last Jam?

What year was slavery abolished?

This rap duo has the greatest selling rap album of all time

What famous musician's trademark was puffing cheeks and a trumpet bell that pointed skyward?

Before it became Black History Month, what was the observance of Black History called? 

This influential abolitionist was a powerful orator, writer, and stateman

She gave the famous speech "Ain't I A Woman" at the Ohio Women's Rights Convention

Who won an Oscar for his role in the 1989 film Glory?

Who was the first African American heavyweight boxing champion?

What African American took jazz vocals to a new height and was called "The Divine One?"

What was the first African American owned and operated newspaper?

The Four Tops, Temptations, Martha and the Vandellas, and Mary Wells came from what major city?

Who sold more than 20 million records during the "Too Legit to Quit" tour?

This influential African American invented the traffic signal

In 1972 who became the first woman to run for president of the United States?

Who is the author of the Color Purple?

She is best known for the songs "God Bless the Child" and "Strange Fruit?"