Trailblazers
Known as the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement," this African American seamstress sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott by refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger.
Who is Rosa Parks?
Her memoir “Becoming” was the highest selling book of 2018. You might also know her for her time as a former First Lady.
Who is Michelle Obama?
This Marvel film is notable for its predominantly black cast and its celebration of African culture. Wakanda Forever!
What is Black Panther?
Love on Top, XO, Run the World (Girls)
Who is Beyonce?
You probably know the intro to this popular 90s TV sitcom,
"In west Philadelphia born and raised
On the playground was where I spent most of my days,
Chillin' out maxin' relaxin' all cool, and all shooting some B-Ball outside of the school"
What is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
This prominent African American author and poet, known for works like “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Who is Maya Angelou?
This author is the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Her novel “Beloved” was adapted for film in 1998 and stars Oprah Winfrey, Danny Glover and Thandiwe Newton.
Who is Toni Morrison?
Ice Cube, who co-wrote, produced and starred in this film and the next two films in this trilogy, drew inspiration from his own experiences growing up in South Central Los Angeles.
What is Friday?
How Will I Know?, Higher Love, I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Who is Whitney Houston?
This political thriller stars Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope, who specializes in fixing situations and people.
What is Scandal?
This civil rights activist and leader was admitted into Morehouse college at only 15 years old. He is also the youngest person to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his commitment to nonviolent resistance against racial oppression.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
“Go Tell it on the Mountain” is this author’s first published novel. He draws heavily on his own experience growing up in 1930s Harlem, NY.
Who is James Baldwin?
Released in 2017, this movie, which was also his directorial debut, earned Jordan Peele the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Don’t get trapped in the sunken place!
What is Get Out?
Who is the Notorious B.I.G.?
In this tv series, you follow Earn as he navigates managing his cousin "Paper-Boi"s rising career as a hip hop artist in the eponymous city.
What is Atlanta?
This African American baseball player broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball when he made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This author adopted her pen name from her great grandmother and intentionally uses all lowercase letters in order to keep the focus on her work and ideas instead of her personal identity.
Who is bell hooks?
Written, directed and starring Tyler Perry, this sequel to Diary of Mad Black Woman is one of his most pivotal films.
What is Madea's Family Reunion?
Strange Fruit, I'll Be Seeing You, Blue Moon, Gloomy Sunday
Who is Billie Holliday?
This crime drama tv series that aired on the Starz network, stars Omari Hardwick as James "Ghost" St. Patrick, who is trying to rebuild his life as NYC nightclub owner.
What is Power?
As NAACP Chief Counsel, he took on the case of Brown vs Board of Ed. in 1952, winning this historic case and later on going to become the first black Supreme Court Justice.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
Author of “Kindred” and “Parable of the Sower”, this author was one of few black female sci-fi writers during the high point of her career.
Who is Octavia Butler?
One of Spike Lee’s most notable films, this movie explores racial and social issues in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn on a hot summer’s day. This movie earned Spike Lee an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
What is Do the Right Thing?
Swimming Pools, Money Trees, Humble
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
This influential late night talk show that ran from 1989 to 1994 was brought back for a revival from 2013-2014. This show was known for its emphasis on music and hosted many popular artists such as Prince, Janet Jackson and Run DMC.
What is The Arsenio Hall show?