Historical Figures
Historical figure is famous for their saying "I have a dream"
who was Martin luther king jr
Known for his incredible 3-1 comeback against the warriors
Who is Lebron James?
Famous for hit song Beat it
Who was Michael Jackson
The secret network of routes and safe houses thousands of enslaved African Americans used to escape
What is underground Railroad?
Set in the fictional nation of Wakanda, this 2018 Marvel superhero film starred Chadwick Boseman as King T'Challa
What is Black Panther?
Known for leading slaves through the underground railroad
Who was Harriet Tubman?
One of the Greatest boxers from 1960 becoming a 3 time heavyweight champion
Who was Muhammad Ali?
This legendary West Coast rap icon topped the charts with iconic 1990s anthems like "Dear Mama" and "California Love."
Who is Tupac Shakur?
This amendment abolished slavery across the entire nation
Starring Will Smith, this popular 1990s sitcom followed a teenager moving from West Philadelphia to live with his wealthy aunt and uncle
What is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
Famous for taking a peanut and giving it multiple uses
Who was George Washington Carver?
known for breaking 1947 color barrier in baseball
Who was Jackie Robinson?
This Brooklyn-born hip-hop icon scored a massive tribute to his hometown alongside Alicia Keys with the 2009 hit "Empire State of Mind."
Who is Jay-z ?
Celebrated on June 19th, this federal holiday remembers the day the enslaved people where informed they were free
What is Juneteenth?
Starring a family called the Winslows. With a crazy neighbor Steve Urkel
What is Family Matters?
First African American women in space
Who is Mae Jemison?
Celtics player who won 11 NBA championships and became first black NBA head coach
Who was Bill Russel?
Before a massive solo career with hits like "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," she rose to fame n the 1960s as the lead singer of Motown's top group The Supremes.
Who is Diana Ross?
This 1954 supreme court ruling declared racial segregation in schools was unconstitutional
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
Played by kathleen Bradley, This lawn watering neighbor prompts an iconic quote greeting from Craig and Smokey in this 1995 comedy
What is Friday?
Six year old who famously walked into William Frantz Elementary school in New Orleans in 1960
Who is Ruby Bridges?
At the 1936 summer Olympics, this track and field star won 4 Gold medals disproving theories of racial supperity
Who was Jesse Owens?
In 1964, this jazz legend ended The Beatles 14 consecutive week streak at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with his recording of Hello, Dolly!.
Who was Louis Armstrong ?
Federal troops troops sent to Arkansas to safely escort 9 black students
What is little Rock Central High school?
Narrated by himself, this 1980s-set sitcom follows an unlucky Brooklyn teen dealing with an all white school and his parents Rochelle and the famously cheap Julius
what is Everybody hates chris?