Famous People
This "conductor" on the Underground Railroad usually carried a gun for protection while leading people to freedom.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
Known as the "King of Pop," his Thriller video is a Halloween staple and one of the most-played music videos of all time.
Who is Michael Jackson?
In 2004, this media mogul and talk show host became the first African American female billionaire.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
He famously won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, debunking myths of racial superiority in front of Adolf Hitler.
Who is Jesse Owens?
This iconic red drink is often called the "Official Soul Food Drink" and is a staple at Black family cookouts.
What is Red Kool-Aid?
She refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in 1955, sparking a major civil rights boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This legendary singer, often called the "Queen of Soul," holds the record for the most Grammys won by a female artist for decades.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This NAACP litigator successfully argued the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case before joining the Supreme Court.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
In 2023, he surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer.
Who is LeBron James?
This West African staple, made by pounding cassava into a dough-like consistency, is traditionally eaten with stews and soups.
What is Fufu?
Born Sarah Breedlove, she became the first African American female self-made millionaire by selling hair care products.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
This 1971–2006 variety show, hosted by Don Cornelius, featured a famous "line dance" and showcased top R&B and Soul artists.
What is Soul Train?
This song, written by James Weldon Johnson, is widely recognized as the "Black National Anthem".
What is "Lift Every Voice and Sing"?
This gymnast, who won multiple golds at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is the most decorated gymnast in history with 37 World and Olympic medals.
Who is Simone Biles?
This savory-and-sweet breakfast duo became a late-night favorite in Harlem jazz clubs during the 1930s.
What is Chicken and Waffles?
He was the first Black American to break the color line in Major League Baseball when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This jazz trumpeter and singer, nicknamed "Satchmo," was one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz.
Who is Louis Armstrong?
In 2008, he made history by being elected the 44th President of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama?
At age 19, she won the 2023 US Open, becoming the youngest American to win the tournament since Serena Williams in 1999.
Who is Coco Gauff?
This traditional New Orleans rice dish is a direct culinary cousin to the West African Jollof rice.
What is Jambalaya?
In 2022, she made history by becoming the first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson?
He played the role of T’Challa in the 2018 film Black Panther, which became a global cultural phenomenon.
Who is Chadwick Boseman?
This poet became the first Black woman to write and recite a poem at a Presidential Inauguration in 1993.
Who is Maya Angelou?
In 2023, this Philadelphia Eagles assistant became the first Black woman to ever coach in a Super Bowl.
Who is Autumn Lockwood?
Often served with honey or butter, this "bread" was a survival staple for enslaved people because cornmeal was cheap and accessible.
What is Cornbread?