Black Histoy Month BSU
Which Famous African- American Inventor, Invented the Oil Dripping cup for Trains?
Which Famous African- American Inventor, Invented the Oil Dripping cup for Trains?
So, you want the "real McCoy?" That means you want the "real thing," what you know to be of the highest quality, not an inferior imitation. The noted African American inventor, Elijah McCoy was issued more than 57 patents for his inventions during his lifetime. His best known invention was a cup that fed lubricating oil to machine bearings through a small bore tube. Machinists and engineers who wanted genuine McCoy lubricators might have used the expression "the real McCoy."
Which Famous African- American Inventor, Invented the most important part of a Light Bulb, the carbon filament?
Which Famous African- American Inventor, Invented the most important part of a Light Bulb, the carbon filament?
Lewis Latimer (1848–1928) invented an important part of the light bulb — the carbon filamentLatimer worked in the laboratories of both Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell.
Which Famous African- American Inventor, Invented theshoemaking machine that increased shoemaking speed by 900%?
Which Famous African- American Inventor, Invented theshoemaking machine that increased shoemaking speed by 900%?
an Ernst Matzeliger (1852–1889) invented a shoemaking machine that increased shoemaking speed by 900% In 1992, the U.S. made a postage stamp in honor of Matzeliger.
Which Famous African- American Inventor, Invented thetrain-to-station communication system.?
Which Famous African- American Inventor, Invented thetrain-to-station communication system.?
Granville T. Woods (1856–1910) invented a train-to-station communication system.
Which Famous African- American Inventor, Invented theelectronic control devices for guided missiles, IBM computers, and the pacemaker.
Which Famous African- American Inventor, Invented theelectronic control devices for guided missiles, IBM computers, and the pacemaker.
Otis Boykin (1920–1982) invented the electronic control devices for guided missiles, IBM computers, and the pacemaker Boykin invented 28 different electronic devices.
Who is the first Black President of the United States?
Who is the first Black President of the United States?
Barack Obama
Who was chosen to be the executive secretary of the NAACP and in 1964 he became its executive director?
Who was chosen to be the executive secretary of the NAACP and in 1964 he became its executive director?
Roy Wilkins
Who is called "the first lady of civil rights" and "the mother of the freedom movement?
Who is called "the first lady of civil rights" and "the mother of the freedom movement?
Rosa Parks
On Feb. 21, 1965, Which former Nation of Islam leader was shot and killed by assassins?
On Feb. 21, 1965, Which former Nation of Islam leader was shot and killed by assassins?
Malcom X
In January 1957, which Civil rights leader along with Ralph Abernathy, and 60 ministers and civil rights activists founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference to harness the moral authority and organizing power of black churches?
In January 1957, which Civil rights leader along with Ralph Abernathy, and 60 ministers and civil rights activists founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference to harness the moral authority and organizing power of black churches?
Martin Luther King Jr.
This author Has won many awards and she is has written over 30 successful children's book such as "Mc Higgs the Great" and "House of Dies Drear"
This author Has won many awards and she is has written over 30 successful children's book such as "Mc Higgs the Great" and "House of Dies Drear"
Virginia Hamilton
Which African American Poet from the Harlem's Renaissance Wrote the Famous Poem "Mother to Son"?
Which African American Poet from the Harlem's Renaissance Wrote the Famous Poem "Mother to Son"?
Langston Hughes
Which award winning African American author wrote the novel, " Their eyes where watching god" ?
Which award winning African American author wrote the novel, " Their eyes where watching god" ?
Zora Neale Hurston
Who is the American novelist, editor, and professor.best known novels are The Bluest Eye, Sula, Song of Solomon and Beloved?
Who is the American novelist, editor, and professor.best known novels are The Bluest Eye, Sula, Song of Solomon and Beloved?
Toni Morrison
Who was an American poet and novelist and an important figure of the Harlem Renaissance. His first book Cane, published in 1923?
Who was an American poet and novelist and an important figure of the Harlem Renaissance. His first book Cane, published in 1923?
Jean Toomer
Who is the longest serving African-American in the history of the U.S. House. Rep?
Who is the longest serving African-American in the history of the U.S. House. Rep?
John Conyers. Jr. is the U.S. Congressman from Michigan - 14th district. He is the longest serving African-American in the history of the U.S. House. Rep. John Conyers is the ranking minority member of the House Judiciary Committee.
Who was the was the 65th United States Secretary of State, serving under U.S. President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005, the first African American to serve in that position?
Who was the was the 65th United States Secretary of State, serving under U.S. President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005, the first African American to serve in that position?
Colin Powell
Who was the 66th United States Secretary of State, and was the second person to hold that office in the administration of President George W. Bush. she was the first female African-American secretary of state?
Who was the 66th United States Secretary of State, and was the second person to hold that office in the administration of President George W. Bush. she was the first female African-American secretary of state?
Condoleezza Rice
Who was the founder of NAACP and the first African American to receive a Doctoral Degree
Who was the founder of NAACP and the first African American to receive a Doctoral Degree
William Edward Burghardt ( W.E.B. Dubois)
Who is the recipient of the Ohio Commission on Minority Health Chairman’s Award, and she was named one of the “Top 10 Most Influential African-Americans” on the 2001 Black Equal Opportunity Employment Journal list?
Who is the recipient of the Ohio Commission on Minority Health Chairman’s Award, and she was named one of the “Top 10 Most Influential African-Americans” on the 2001 Black Equal Opportunity Employment Journal list?
Vernellia R.Randall (Using her law degree and knowledge of politics influenced by the jim crow era she has helped in many famous cases.)
Who was the first African American to sing at the Metropolitan Opera?
Who was the first African American to sing at the Metropolitan Opera?
Marian Anderson is an African American operatic and concert singer that was renowned throughout the world for her extraordinary contralto voice. The first African American to sing at the Metropolitan Opera.
Who was a American jazz singer and songwriter. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and musical partner Lester Young, Holiday had a seminal influence on jazz and pop singing.?
Who was a American jazz singer and songwriter. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and musical partner Lester Young, Holiday had a seminal influence on jazz and pop singing.?
Billie Holiday
Who is the American record producer, conductor, arranger, composer, television producer, film producer, instrumentalist, magazine founder, record company executive, humanitarian, and jazz trumpeter, Whose career spans six decades in the entertainment industry and a record 79 Grammy Award nominations,27 Grammys, including a Grammy Legend Award in 1991?
Who is the American record producer, conductor, arranger, composer, television producer, film producer, instrumentalist, magazine founder, record company executive, humanitarian, and jazz trumpeter, Whose career spans six decades in the entertainment industry and a record 79 Grammy Award nominations,27 Grammys, including a Grammy Legend Award in 1991?
Quincy Jones, he became the first African-Americans to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song, their "The Eyes of Love" for the Universal Pictures film Banning. That same year, he became the first African-American to be nominated twice within the same year for an Academy Award for Best Original Score,
Who was an American musician, singer, and songwriter. that is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music.?
Who was an American musician, singer, and songwriter. that is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music.?
Jimi Hendrix
In 1963, who became the first black person to win an Academy Award for Best Actor[2] for his role in Lilies of the Field?
In 1963, who became the first black person to win an Academy Award for Best Actor[2] for his role in Lilies of the Field?
Sidney Poitier,In 1999, the American Film Institute named Poitier among the Greatest Male Stars of All Time, ranking 22nd on the list of 25.
Who was the first African-American student admitted to the segregated University of Mississippi, an event that was a flashpoint in the American civil rights movement?
Who was the first African-American student admitted to the segregated University of Mississippi, an event that was a flashpoint in the American civil rights movement?
James Meredith
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