December Flashcards
This African American inventor had as many as sixty patents in his name. Many of his inventions were related to electrical systems and train transportation. His inventions would be sold to industries like General Electric, Westinghouse, and the American Bell Telephone. He turned down a job from Thomas Edison and was named one of, if not ”the greatest electrician in the world.” Name this inventor
Granville T. Woods
This prominent journalist, activist, and researcher was a skilled writer during the late 19th and early 20th century. As a writer, she wrote about the conditions of African Americans throughout the South. She later became a part-owner and editor of the Memphis Free Speech and Headlight. She was one of the founders of the National Association of Colored Women’s Club, which was created to address issues dealing with civil rights and women’s suffrage. Name this journalist, activist, and writer
Ida B. Wells-Barnett
This individual was an American poet, novelist, and short-story writer. Born in Ohio in 1872, he served as the editor of his school’s newspaper, president of the literary society, and a member of the school’s debate team. In 1893, his first collection of poetry, Oak and Ivy, was published. After several other publications, this poet became famous around the globe. Name this poet:
Paul Laurence Dunbar
This United States Supreme Court case upheld segregation laws in the country by deciding that the “separate but equal” doctrine should be followed in cases pertaining to race. Separate but equal meant that there should be separate facilities for two races but not equal access to the same facility. This case upheld the terrible Jim Crow laws of the south. Name this case
Plessy v. Ferguson
In 1895, this educator, author, and social activist became the first African American awarded a Ph.D. degree from Harvard University. He later became a professor of economics and history at Atlanta University and became one of the most prolific writers of the time. His most important works, The Souls of Black Folk, was published in 1903. He served as one of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the first editor of the Crisis. The Crisis was a magazine of the NAACP. Name this person:
W.E.B. Du Bois
This African American, Civil Rights activist became one of the most notable women of her generation. After earning a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Oberlin College in Ohio, she moved to Washington D.C. to serve as a teacher. She would become the first Black women to be appointed to the Board of Education in the city. She was a champion of racial equality and women’s suffrage. In 1896, she became one of the organizing founders of the National Association of Colored Women (NACW) and the association’s first president. Her words, “Lifting as we Climb” became the motto of the NACW and is still used today. Name her.
Mary Church Terrell
his inventor and scientist was one of the first soil scientists to support crop rotation and developed hundreds of household uses of peanuts, sweet potatoes, and other products. He was so successful in his work that farmers from around the world visited him and adopted many of his ideas. Name this inventor and scientist.
George Washington Carver
In 1903, this individual became the first Black woman to head a bank. She oversaw the St. Luke Bank and Trust Company in Richmond, Virginia. The Bank would go on to help many African Americans get an education, secure housing, and gain economic independence. Name her.
Maggie Lena Walker
Written by Rosamond Johnson and his brother, James Weldon Johnson, this song is often called the “Black National Anthem” and was written in 1901. Name this song
Lift Every Voice and Sing
Born in 1875, this person became one of the most influential Black educators, civil and women’s rights leaders, and government officials of the 20th century. She founded a college and served as an advisor to several Presidents. She was a champion of racial and gender quality and led voter registration drives after women gained the vote in 1920. Name this educator and civil rights leader
Mary McLeod Bethune
This entrepreneur and activist rose from poverty in the South to become one of the wealthiest African American women of her time. She created a manufacturing company for hair products that would eventually employ thousands of workers. She would become a millionaire by the time of her death. She actively advocated for the advancement of Black Americans and an end to lynching. Name this entrepreneur
Madame C.J. Walker
This individual was a scholar whose dedication to celebrating the historical contributions of Black people led to the establishment of Black History Month, marked every February since 1976. He founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and Culture in 1915 and later began publishing history journals. He believed that Black people should be proud of their heritage and all Americans should understand the largely overlooked achievements of Black Americans. Name this educator.
Carter G. Woodson
This person was the first African American writer to have a long-running Broadway hit. In addition to being a playwright, this individual was an accomplished writer and poet. He wrote and published two volumes of poetry, more than 60 short stories, and several other pieces. His novels Not Without Laughter and One Way Ticket are some of his most famous works. Name this writer and poet.
Langston Hughes
This athlete was regarded as one of, if not the greatest, track and field athlete of all time. Earning four gold medals in the Berlin 1936 Olympics. He became the first Olympian ever to win four gold medals. He was later awarded the Medal of Freedom. Name this Olympian
Jesse Owens
This African American musician formed his own band at the age of 17. He would go on to be a prolific musician and actor and was featured in more than a dozen movies. He had several music hit songs like “Sweet Lorraine,” “Mona Lisa,” and “Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer.” In 1965 he received a Lifetime Achievement Grammy for his work. Name this person.
Nat “King” Cole
