16 questions
I was the first African-American child to attend an all-white public elementary school in the American South. Who am I?
Ruby Bridges
Hattie McDaniel
Aretha Franklin
Oprah Winfrey
I was known as the "First Lady of Song" and "Lady Ella,"I was an American jazz and song vocalist who interpreted much of the Great American Songbook. Who am I?
Aretha Franklin
Ella May
Ella Fitzgerald
Hattie McDaniel
I am a billionaire media giant and philanthropist. I am best known for hosting my own internationally popular talk show from 1986 to 2011. I also launched her own television network, OWN. Who am I?
Michelle Jordan
Tracey Norman
Oprah Winfrey
Marie Gibson
I became the first African-American congresswoman in 1968. Four years later, I became the first major-party black candidate to run for the U.S. presidency. Who am I?
Marian Anderson
Ruby Bridges
Shirley Chisholm
Tyra Banks
I was a multiple Grammy winner and "Queen of Soul" . I was known for such hits as "Respect," "Freeway of Love" and "I Say a Little Prayer." Who am I?
Ruth Brown
Beyonce
Paris Jackson
Aretha Franklin
I was an actress and radio performer. I became the first African American to win an Oscar in 1940, for my supporting role as Mammy in 'Gone With the Wind.' Who am I?
Whoopi Goldberg
Halle Berry
Hattie McDaniel
Zoe Saldana
I won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, embarrassing German dictator Adolf Hitler. Who am I?
Usain Bolt
LeBron James
Kobe Bryant
Jesse Owens
I created specialized hair products for African-American hair and was one of the first American women to become a self-made millionaire. Who am I?
Patricia Bath
Madam C.J. Walker
Mary Mahoney
Alexa Canady
I had a lot of patents, including those for a hair-straightening product, a breathing device, a revamped sewing machine and an improved traffic signal. Who am I?
Daniel Hale
Garrett Morgan
Frederick Jones
Kelly Miller
I was a prominent African-American scientist and inventor. I am best known for the many uses I devised for the peanut. Who am I?
George Washington Carver
Percy Julian
Ben Carson
MIchael Jackson
I am known as "Air Jordan," "His Airness;". I was named "the greatest North American athlete of the 20th century," by ESPN. Who am I?
Louis Armstrong
Michael Jackson
Michael Jordan
Josh Gibson
I was an U.S. Army general, statesman. I am the highest ranking African-American government official in history. Who am I?
Frank Robinson
Jim Brown
Bill Cosby
Colin Powell
I was an American trumpeter, composer, vocalist and occasional actor who was one of the most influential figures in jazz. Who am I?
Neil Armstrong
Louis Armstrong
Lance Armstrong
Louis Armstreng
I was an American professional boxer, activist, and philanthropist. Nicknamed "The Greatest", I am regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time. Who am I?
Kobe Bryant
Muhammad Ali
Mahatma Gandhi
Michael Jordan
I was an American singer, songwriter and dancer. I was dubbed the "King of Pop". My greatest hits are e.g. "Thriller", "Bad", "Black and White". Who am I?
Jimi Hendrix
Louis Armstrong
Billy Joel
Michael Jackson
I have recorded more than 30 U.S. top ten hits and received 25 Grammy Awards. I have sold over 100 million records worldwide. Who am I?
Louis Armstrong
PacMan
Roy Brown
Stevie Wonder