African-American Icons

African-American Icons

Updated: February 11, 2011

African-Americans have been making important contributions to society ever since colonial times. From writing to singing to acting to politics to education to sports, African-Americans are an intricate part of the fabric of U.S. history.

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Quiz: Innovators

We all know who invented the lightbulb, but find out who perfected it here.

 
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Video: African-American Inventors

We all know that Thomas Edison invented the light bulb, but do you know who perfected it?

 
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Quiz: Literary Figures

How much do you know about black writers?

 
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Quiz: Entertainers

Take a crash course in the history of black entertainers.

 
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Quiz: Sports Figures

Test your knowledge of history's greatest players.

 
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Video: Civil Rights Pop Quiz

What Civil Rights milestone took place on December 1, 1955?

 
 
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