Music
The "King of Pop," known for his global superstardom, dance innovations, and albums like Thriller which reshaped the music industry.
Who is Michael Jackson?
Six-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls, he globalized basketball and built an iconic brand.
Who is Michael Jordon?
A Baptist minister and the primary leader of the American Civil Rights Movement, known for advancing nonviolent civil disobedience and delivering the "I Have a Dream" speech.
Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
A revered screen legend and Oscar winner famous for his distinctive voice and performances in The Shawshank Redemption and Million Dollar Baby.
Who is Morgan Freeman?
This rapper lived up to his name "The Creator" with projects like "Call Me If You Get Lost."
Who is Tyler, the Creator?
He dominated the modern rap landscape with recent chart hits like "Like That," "TV Off," and "Squabble Up."
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
The most decorated gymnast in history, she has 11 Olympic medals and is a leading voice for athlete mental health.
Who is Simone Biles?
An escaped enslaved woman who became a leading "conductor" on the Underground Railroad, guiding dozens of enslaved individuals to freedom.
A beloved star whose legacy included defining cultural roles in Black Panther, 42, and Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.
This famous 19th-century abolitionist and orator escaped slavery by impersonating a free Black sailor.
Who was Frederick Douglass?
This Barbados-born singer and Fenty beauty mogul shined bright like a diamond during her solo 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show performance.
Who is Rhianna?
Winner of 23 Grand Slam singles titles and a Career Golden Slam, she is widely ranked among the greatest female athletes ever.
Who is Serena Williams?
An influential human rights activist and minister who championed Black pride, self-determination, and self-defense during the civil rights era.
Who was Malcolm X?
A trailblazing comedic and dramatic icon behind hits like Beverly Hills Cop and Shrek (HINT: He's Donkey!).
Who is Eddie Murphy?
He became the first person to win both an Olympic medal and an Academy Award thanks to a short film he made about his sport (HINT: basketball).
Who was Kobe Bryant?
Commonly referred to as "the Voice", she is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with hits like "I Will Always Love You" and "I Wanna Dance With Somebody."
Who is Whitney Houston?
In 1947, this Brooklyn Dodgers star became the first Black American to play in modern Major League Baseball.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
A heavyweight boxing champion and cultural icon who used his global platform to advocate for racial justice and anti-war resistance.
Who was Muhammad Ali?
EGOT-winning legend celebrated for roles in The Color Purple, Ghost, and Sister Act.
Who is Whoopi Goldberg?
He became the second Black American man to win an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Training Day (2001).
Who is Denzel Washington?
A pioneering jazz trumpet player and vocalist who established the improvising soloist as the leader in jazz, he reached peak fame in the 1950s-60s.
Who is Louis Armstrong?
Eight-time Olympic gold medalist and world record holder in the 100m and 200m dash, he is regarded as the "Fastest Man in the World."
Who is Usain Bolt?
A sociologist and historian, he co-founded the NAACP and edited its journal The Crisis, pioneering academic studies of Black American life.
Who is W. E. B. Du Bois?
A towering stage and screen actor renowned for his powerful voice as Darth Vader and Mufasa.
In 1993 she became the second poet to recite an original work at a Presidential inauguration, best known for her book I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
Who is Maya Angelou?