In 1917, A. Philip Randolph and Chandler Owen founded a radical monthly magazine called this.

In 1941, this jazz piece performed by Duke Ellington and his orchestra became an instant hit.

In 1955, the Interstate Commerce Commission outlawed segregation in these two places.

In 1959, this person became the first Black person to receive an Emmy Award.

In 1969, this person founded the Dance Theater of Harlem, the first professional all-Black classical ballet company.

In 1924, African American Walter White published a best-selling novel, The Fire in the Flint, which covered this subject.

In 1953, African American inventor Solomon Harper invented this thermostatically controlled device.

In 1955, this person refused to give up her sear to a White passenger.

In 1960, this basketball player was a center that helped his U.S. Olympic team win a gold medal. He became an all-star in the NBA with nearly 10,000 assists during his career.

In 1971, this is the name of the person at the heart of the "Free Angela" movement that spread across the U.S.

In 1926, the Soul Stirrers were the first gospel quartet to add a second lead to solo over the usual four-part harmony. In 1950, this singer joined the group.

In 1953, Ralph Ellison received the National Book Award for this book.

In 1956 althea Gibson became the first African American woman to win a Grand slam title in this sport.

In 1960, African American Andrew Hatcher was named Associate Press Secretary for this U.S. President.

In 1971, this former heavyweight boxig champion was elected Sheriff of Camden County, New Jersey?

In 1927, this Black American scientist and inventor received a patent for his process of producing paint.

In 1954, Mahalia Jackson began a weekly radio program which was aired on this radio network.

In 1958, this person became the first African American male to win a Grammy Award.

in 1961, groups of Black and White volunteers traveled together on bus trips in the South to test desegregation in buses and restaurants. this group was called this.

In 1972, African American Kathleen Battle made her professional debut as an opera singer at the Spoleto Festival in this country.

In 1938, this was the first gospel singer to record for a major record label, Decca Records.

In 1955, Arthur Mitchell became the first Black man to dance for this major ballet company.

In 1959, this state made it illegal for state agencies to employ a member of the NAACP.

In 1968, Bob Beamon set an Olympic record in this track event.

In 1972, Cicely Tyson was nominated for Best Actress for her performance in this film.