African American
Firsts
Firsts
This African American woman became the first Black female Vice President of the United States in 2021.
Who is Kamala Harris?
This African American actor won an Oscar for his performance in Fences and starred in Glory and Training Day.
Who is Denzel Washington?
This African American musician became the first rapper to win a Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2018.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
This woman launched a beauty empire that includes Fenty Beauty, Savage X Fenty, and a luxury fashion house with LVMH.
Who is Rihanna?
This African American supermodel was the first Black woman to appear on the cover of Vogue France and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
Who is Naomi Campbell?
In 1986, this media mogul became the first African American woman to host her own nationally syndicated talk show.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
This African American actress is famous for her role in The Little Mermaid (2023).
Who is Halle Bailey?
In 1954, this Supreme Court decision ordered the desegregation of public schools.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
This African American fashion brand became one of the first to reach $1 billion in sales, combining fashion and sports culture.
What is, Air Jordan?
This African American rapper is known for his influence on streetwear fashion and launched the Yeezy brand.
Who is Kanye West?
This African American woman became the first to publish a book of poetry in America in 1773.
Who is Phillis Wheatley?
This African American actor portrays Nick Fury in the Marvel movies.
Who is Samuel L. Jackson?
In 2011, this African American actor became the first Black actor to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role in Scandal.
Who is Kerry Washington?
This woman became the first African American self-made millionaire by creating a line of hair care products for Black women.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
This African American pop star became known for her futuristic and androgynous style, often incorporating tuxedos and bold accessories.
Who is Janelle Monáe?
This author was the first African American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Who is Toni Morrison?
This African American actor provided the voice for the character Donkey in the popular Shrek animated film series.
Who is Eddie Murphy?
This African American woman became the first Black principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre.
Who is Misty Copeland?
This popular toy, invented by Lonnie Johnson, became one of the most successful water toys in history.
What is the Super Soaker?
This African American entrepreneur founded the FUBU clothing brand, which became a staple in hip-hop fashion, and later became a prominent investor on the TV show Shark Tank.
Who is Daymond John?
This African American author and historian became the first Black person to receive a Ph.D. from Harvard University.
Who is W.E.B. Du Bois?
This actor starred in Creed and played the role of Killmonger in Black Panther.
Who is Michael B. Jordan?
In 1967, this African American was appointed as the first Black U.S. Supreme Court justice.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
This African American entrepreneur was one of the first to introduce peanut butter to the mass market.
Who is George Washington Carver?
This African American stylist is known for curating iconic red-carpet looks for celebrities like Zendaya, Cardi B, and Celine Dion, making him one of the most influential image architects in fashion.
Who is Law Roach?