Serena took her first US open in 1999 at the age of 17. 

At what age did Serena Williams win her first U.S. Open?

Don Cornelius contributed to the exposure of many black talents through the creation of Soul Train. 

Soul Train was created and hosted by which TV presenter?

Kobe Bryant took home 5 NBA championships in the following years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010

Whoopi Goldberg was the first Black person to win an EGOT, which is an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award. She achieved this status in 2002.

Ella Fitzgerald is renowned as the "Queen of Jazz", but is also referred to as "The First Lady of Song".

Off the Wall debuted as Michael Jackson's first solo album in 1979.

Wilma Rudolph made history when she won in the 100-meter dash, the 200-meter dash, and the 4 x 100-meter relay in the 1960 Rome Olympics.

Jackie Robinson Made History as the First African American to play in major league baseball as a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers. 

The trio starred in the Academy Award Winning FIlm, "Hidden Figures", in 2016.

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