The Diaspora
Born in Jamaica, this reggae artist famously Shot the Sheriff and sang about Three Little Birds
Who is Bob Marley?
4-time NBA Champion and the NBA's all-time leading scorer
Who is LeBron James?
Nine months before Rosa Parks, this 15 year old refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery
Who is Claudette Colvin?
This artist notably said that you need to call Tyrone
Who is Erykah Badu?
In the hit film Friday, these TWO actors play Craig and Smokey
Who are Ice Cub & Chris Tucker?
Born in Nigeria and raised in England, this singer is a Smooth Operator
Who is Sade Adu?
Known simply as "The Greatest", this athlete famously refused to be drafted into the Vietnam War
Who is Muhammad Ali?
These students were among the first to integrate public schools following Brown v. Board of Eduction
Who are the Little Rock Nine?
This jazz and swing singer is known for her vocals, and the anti-lynching song "Strange Fruit"
Who is Billie Holiday?
After getting her start making funny Instagram videos, this award-winning actress and comedian would go on to create the hilarious show Abbott Elementary
Who is Quinta Brunson?
This British actor (and DJ) starred in The Wire, both the DC & Marvel Cinematic Universes, and was rumored to be the next James Bond
Who is Idris Elba?
This gymnast is the most decorated in history, including 7 Olympic gold medals
Who is Simone Biles?
This person was the first Black woman elected to Congress AND the first woman to run for the Democratic party's presidential nomination
Who is Shirley Chisolm?
This legendary soul singer, known as the "Queen of Soul", was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Who is Aretha Franklin?
In the film ATL (2006), this rapper plays lead character Rashad, also known as Little Big Brother
Who is T.I.?
A Black nationalist and Pan-Africanist, this Jamaican-born leader believed that Black people should return to Africa, and would ultimately be exiled from the United States.
Who is Marcus Garvey?
This person set world records in 100m & 200m at the 1988 Olympics, and is widely considered to be the fastest woman of all-time
Who is Florence Griffith Joyner or Flo-Jo?
A Black trans woman and activist, she fought for LGBTQ rights in the 60s & 70s, including Stonewall
Who is Marsha P. Johnson?
This artist became the first woman to land three number-one songs on Billboard’s streaming charts in a single year
Who is Megan Thee Stallion?
This award-winning filmmaker made his debut with Fruitvale Station (2013) with Michael B. Jordan, and is known for his fantastic Oakland accent
Who is Ryan Coogler?
One of the first prime ministers of the Democratic Republic of Congo, this leader was a pan-africanist who was killed in a coup supported by the US, UK, and Belgium
Who is Patrice Lumumba?
This tennis player was the first African American man to win the singles titles at Wimbeldon & the U.S. Open
Who is Arthur Ashe?
Known for her work with the Communist Party & Black Panther Party, this activist is known for her writing on feminism and prison abolition. She also was on the FBI's Most Wanted List
Who is Angela Davis?
This spoken word poet, performer, and musician is known for the famous phrase, "the revolution will not be televised."
Who is Gil Scott-Herron
This EGOT winning actor starred in films such as Coming to America and The Sandlot, and is the voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa
Who is James Earl Jones?