BFA PLT ICE BREAKER

Who is the only African-American honored by a national holiday and gave a famous speech "I Have A Dream" during the March on Washington?

Who became the first black player in Major League Baseball in 1947?

Who was the first African-American Country Music Star?

Who was the first African-American President of the United States of America?

Who was the first African-American Supreme Court Justice?

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?

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?

I won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, embarrassing German dictator Adolf Hitler. Who am I?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

I was the first African-American child to attend an all-white public elementary school in the American South. Who am I?