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2. Name the Black correspondent appointed by the government to cover activites of JOURNAL OF NEGRO ID STORY Black troops in WWI? RALPH TYLER
3. What year was Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday declared a legal holiday? 1983
4. Who was the first black female to receive a medical degree? REBECCA LEE
5. Black architect Paul R. Williams designed which plush hotel? BEVERLY Hills Hotel
6. What was the highest rank achieved by a Negro during the Civil War? LIEUTENANT COLONEL
7. The first Black on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was appointed by what President? President Truman
8. In what city is the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Social Change? Atlanta, GA
9. Who was America's first Black woman millionaire? MADAME C.J. WALKER
10. In what city was the first school integration suit filed? BOSTON,MA
11. What company markets Classy Curl hair products? Johnson Products
12. Who was the first Black to have a TV show? NAT 'KING' COLE
13. Who received the Spingarn Award in 1963 for "dedication to the 'Fight Freedom"'? MEDGAR WILEY EVERS
14. Who founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History? Carter G. Woodson
15. Where was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority founded? Howard Unviersity
16. Who was the first Black United nations Ambassador? Andrew Young
17. What book inspired Marcus Garvy to lead a crusade for Negro improvement? Up from Freedom
18. Who was the first Black man elected to the House of Representatives but never served? John W. Menard
19. What post did Frederick Douglass hold at The New Era (newspaper)? Corresponding Editor
20. Who was the first Black Lieutenant Governor of Colorado? George Brown
21. The Committee on Urban Conditions among Negroes is currently known as what JAMES BALDWIN organization? The National Urban League
22. Who was the first Black president of the Ford Foundation? Franklyn Thomas
23. "I Have a Dream" was a speech made by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during what demonstration? 1963 March on Washington
24. Under what name was Kappa Alpha Nu Fraternity incorporated? Kappa Alpha Psi
25. Who was the first Black to be named to the American Davis Cup Squad? Arthur Ashe Jr.
26. Who was the second Black astronaut to visit outer space? Dr. Ronald Mcnair
27. Name the Black man whose picture appears on a Canadian stamp? Josiah Henson
28. What woman was appointed to Franklin Roosevelt's "Black Cabinet"? Mary MCcleod Bethune
29. What Memphis street was immortalized by W.C. Handy? BEALE STREET
30. The first monument erected on public land in the nation's capitol honored what Black person? Mary MCcloud Bethune
31. In what year was Tuskegee Institute founded? 1881
32. What famous jazz bass player started playing the cello at age 10? RON CARTER
33. Who was known as the "King of Tap Dancers? Bill Robinson
34. Name the all Blackpolitical party which formed in 1883? THE COLORED Independent PARTY
35. Hiram R. Revels resigned his senate seat to become the first president of what THE COLOR PURPLE Black college? ALCORN A&M COLLEGE
36. In what state is the headquarters of the "Coalition of lO0Black Women? LUCY TERRY
37. In what city did Dr. Daniel Hale Williams perform the "world's first successful 80. What play made Lorraine Hansberry famous heart operation? Chicago IL
38. What Black historian wrote a history book called "The Black Abolitionists"? Benjamin Quarles
39. Dr. Ralph Bunche was the first Black American to win what award? Nobel Peach Prize (1950)
40. Name this great musician to whom President Richard Nixon presented the W.E.B. DUBOIS Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1969? "83. What was the name of Booker T. Washington's autobiography? Duke Ellington
41. Name the ordained Baptist minister who was unanimously elected executive UP FROM SLAVERY director of the NAACP in 1977? Benjamin Hooks
42. What agricultural genius was the first Black student to be admitted to Simpson Pulitzer Prize? George Washington Carver
43. What man was the most influential Black educator of his time in America? Booker T. Washington
44. Who gained national recognition for her success in teaching unwanted ghetto children in Chicago? Marva Collins
45. George Washington Carver was called the Negro "Wizard of Agriculture" for his 87. Who authored "Your Most Humble Servant", a biography of Benjamin Banneker? research in chemistry. From what university did he graduate? Iowa State University
46. In 1915, this Black American organized the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History? Dr. Carter G. Woodson
47. Former president of the United Negro College Fund, in 1972 became the cEO of Negro League? Vernon Jordan Jr.
48. Phillip Reed, a slave, fitted and placed this structure atop the United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Can you name the structure? Statue of Freedom
49. Homer Adolph Plessy, the man arrested for entering a railroad car, took the Case to the Supreme Court and came away with what decision? Separate but Equal Decision
50. There were four all-Black regiments of Calvary and infantry who fought in the Southwest Indian wars. What were they called? Buffalo Soldiers
51. This legendary explorer founded the city known as Chicago in the 18th century. Who was he? Jean Baptiste
52. What word co-only was used to describe an ex-slave after the Civil War? Freedman
53. Who was the first Black to be enshrined in the United States Capitol Rotunda? Martin Luther King
54. Who was the first Black American to die for American Independence in the Revolutionary War? Crispus Attucks
55. Who was the Black man who led slave revolts against the United States to free GO DOWN MOSES millions of slaves in the 1800's? NAT TURNER
56. Who was the first Black person to place the American flag at the North Pole? Mattew Henson
57. The state of Virginia elected this Black American as the nation's first Black governor. Name him. Douglas Wilder
58. The Oklahoma Constitution violated the 15th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution by giving illiterate whites, but denying illiterate Blacks, the rights to the right to vote. What was it called? The grandfather clause
59. What Black man invented the oil derrick? J.W Benton
60. Name the Black American who patented the lawn mower in 1899? J.A. Burr
61. What Black American patented the elevator? A. Miles
62. The first clock made in American was made in 1754 by whom? BENJAMITN BANNEKER
63. George Olden was the first Black man to design this United States product? Postal Stamp
64. This great inventor sent his personal representative to Tuskegee University to ask George Washington Carver to join him in Orange, New Jersey, as an associate? Thomas Edison
65. What is J.W. Reed noted for? Invented the Dough Roller
66. Born in 1731, this Black man will be remembered for his invention of an almanac? Benjamin Banneker
67. Who was the first Black man to become a physician in America? James Derham
68. Who was the first Black American to graduate from the West Point Military Academy? William Flipper
69. Why was the National Medical Association formed: BECAUSE BLACKS WERE NOT ALLOWED TO JOIN THE the American Medical Association
70. Who was the first Black to become an Army General? General Benjamitn O Davis Sr.
71. Who became the first Black four-star general in the Air Force? General Chappy James
72. Wesley A. Brown became the first Black graduate of this military academy? Annapolis Naval Academy
73. In 1984, Lt. Robert Goodman was rescued by what American leader? Rev. Jesse Jackson
74. Who was the first Black to become Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff? Colin Powell
75. He first gained national recognition as a contender for the democratic nomination in 1984. Name this son of a sharecropper. Rev. Jesse Jackson
76. Who was the first Black woman to be admitted to the United States Congress in 1968? Shirley Chisolm
77. She was the first Black keynote speaker at a 1976 national Democratic Party convention? Barbara Jordan
78. Who was the first Black astronaut? Major Robert H. Lawerence Jr.
79. Who was the first Black high-ranking officer of the United Nations? Award? Dr. Ralph J Bunche
80. Who was the first Black to become a presidential cabinet member and what was his title?Robert Weaver
81. Who was the first Black woman to be appointed to the federal bench? Constance Baker Motley
82. Frederick Douglass was an advisor to what President of the United States? Abraham Lincoln
83. Who represented the Harlem district in Congress for 25 years? Adam Clayton Powell
84. In 1925, this union leader organized the Pullman porters and maids, to become ATLANTA UNIVERSITY one of the most influential leaders in the labor movement. Name him. A. Phillip RANDOLPH
85. On which U.S. stamp does the picture of Mary Mcleod Bethune appear? 22-Cent
86. What was the first Black company to be listed on the American Stock Exchange? Johnson Products
87. Who was the first Black American killed in an American space shuttle? Ronald McNair
88. Roy Wilkins was director of what organization in 1954? NAACP
89. This woman was a seamstress by trade and an activist who refused to give her her seat? Rosa Parks
90. Federal Public Law 98-144 is the congressional law making what a legal holiday? Martin Luther Kind Jr Day
91. Who is Los Angeles' first Black man to be a four-term elected mayor? Major Tom Bradley
92. The first Black newspaper was published in 1827 by whom? John Russurm and Samuel Cornish
93. The African Methodist Church was founded by what Black American? Richard Allen
94. Name the first Black Reisman Trophy winner? ERNIE DAVIS
95. Not only did this man break Babe Ruth's home run record he broke his runs at Jackson State College? batted in. Who was he? Hank Aaron
96. This man was the National League's first Black pitcher and the winner of the Cy Young award? Don Newcombe
97. Name the man who was the American League's first Black pitcher and the winner of the Cy Young award? Vida Blue
98. Who was the first Black to become a major league umpire? EMMETT ASHFORD
99. What was the first Black basketball coach to win an NCAA Division championship? John Thompson
100. Who was the National Basketball association's first Black player? BILL RUSSELL
101. Who was the first Black woman named to a world figure skating team? Debbie THomas
102. Who was the first Black American to fly into outer space? Lt. Col. Guion S. Blueford Jr.
103. Lee Elder was the first Black to play in what golf tournament? MASTER
104. Who is the only Black member of the CBS News 60-Minute team? Ed Bradley
105. Name the Black and White organizations which united to exert pressure on democrats in the 1890 elections?
106. What famous writer was also the executive secretary of the NAACP? James Weldon Johnson
107. Who led the opposition to Booker T. Washington's program of social and TAMBOURINES TO GLORY political subordination? W.E.B Dubois
108. How many "Freedom Riders" began the bus trip in 1961? THIRTEEN
109. In what year was Negro History Week introduced? 1926
110. Who was the first Black woman to sit in a Southern Legislature? Barbara Johnson
111. Name the Black artist whose paintings won acclaim during the 1901 Pan-American Exposition? Henry Ossawa Tanner
112. Who was the only Black president of Georgetown University? Patrick Francis Healy, S.J.
113. Who was the Black man in the boat with George Washington at the crossing of most popular? Prince Whipple
114. Name the Black men who were nominated for President and Vice president? Channing Phillips and Julian Bond
115. Who was the first president of Howard University? Dr. Mordecai Johnson
116. Rasey Grier was one of Bobby Kennedy's bodyguards; who were the other two? Rafer Johnson and Deacon Jones
117. In what year did Harriet Tubman escape from slavery? 1849
118. Who was named the first Black chairman of the House Budget Committee? Rep. William Grey
119. What is the name of Alvin Ailey's dance group? THE ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATRE
120. In what year was Martin Luther King, Jr. named "Man of the Year" for Time Magazine? 1963
121. What NAACP office did Medgar Evers hold when he was killed? Field Secretary
122. What jazz musician is called a "The Prince of Darkness? MILES DAVIS
123. Who was the first Black to play pro footbalJ for a major team? Fritz Pollard
124. Who was the first Black to sit in Congress in the Post-Reconstruction Era? George White
125. What famous jazz musician first attended Grinnell College and majored? Herbie Hancock
126. What university did tennis star Althea Gibson attend? Flordia A&M University
127. Dorothy Dandridge was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in what HARLEM movie? CARMEN JONES
128. What male organization served Black soldiers at military camps and abroad? YMCA
129. In what state is Langston University located? Oklahoma
130. What year did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. take over as President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)? 1957
131. What area was considered for use as a separate state for Blacks in 1890? Oklahoma Territory
132. Name the only Supreme Courtjustice to oppose the decision which led to the MARTIN R. DELANEY "separate but equal" doctrine? JOHN MARSHALL HARLAN
133. In 1973, Tony Brown was the Dean of School of Communications at which OMEGA PSI PHI school? Howard University
134. In the Civil War, what Southern state contributed the Black soldiers? LOUISIANA
135. Where was the first annual meeting of the World Conference of Mayors held? Liberia
136. In what year did Marcus Garvey's Black Nationalist movement reach its peak? 1920
137. In what state is Johnson C. Smith University located? ALEX HALEY
138. In what city is the headquarters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority located? Washington, DC
139. What Black was appointed to the Mississippi Supreme Court in 1984? Thurgood Marshall
140. Which of the two famous Evers brothers had been Mississippi's pioneer Black disc jockey? Charles Evers
141. What song put Fats Domino on the charts? "Aint that a shame"
142. Which Cabinet Secretary resigned after making profane and scandalous remarks about Blacks to a reporter? Secretary of Agriculture, Earl Butz
143. Who classified Black power as "the saving grace" of the U.S.? Adam Clayton Powell
144. What city is the headquarters for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.? Washington, DC
145. In what state is Hampton Institute located? Virginia
146. What is Redd Foxx's given name? John Elroy Sanford
147. Who was the first Black to conduct the New York Philharmonic Orchestra? Dean Dixon
148. What army officer was forced to retire in 1917 so that he would not have command over white officers in aregiment? Col. Charles Young
149. Who received the Spingarn Award 1939 for "Achievement in Music"? Marian Anderson
150. What Civil Rights organization was born out of the Montgomery bus boycott? SCLC Southern Chrisitan Leadership Conference

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