1970s
What is the name of the music genre known for dance floors and spinning reflective balls?
Disco
What music network was created this year that helped launch Black artists?
MTV
Classic movie starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker
Movie starring Beyoncé as Deena Jones, inspired by The Supremes
Dreamgirls
App where dances, memes, and trends spread globally
TikTok
What are the name of the pants that Flare at the bottom?
Bell Bottoms
What classic family sitcom centered on the Huxtables came out this year?
The Cosby Show
This 1990s sitcom starred a young rapper from Philadelphia who moves in with his wealthy relatives in California.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
This African American politician became the first Black U.S. Senator from Illinois to later run for President
Barack Obama
Marvel superhero movie that became a global phenomenon, celebrating Black culture
Black Panther
A classic family sitcom featuring the Evans family in a Chicago housing project
Good Times
Michael Jackson's album with iconic music videos.
Thriller
R&B group that sang “A Song for Mama”
Boyz II Men
Singing competition show that launched many Black artists
American Idol
This 2016 song by Rihanna featuring Drake dominated the charts and became one of the biggest hits of the decade
Work
This legendary singer is known as the "Queen of Soul"
Aretha Franklin
Actor and comedian known for movies like Beverly Hills Cop
Eddie Murphy
This fast-paced dance style, rooted in chicago, features rapid movements and is often performed to house or hip-hop music.
Footworking
Comedian who starred in The Kings of Comedy and is well known to this day
Steve Harvey
This African American quarterback became the first Black quarterback to lead a team to a Super Bowl victory in 2017
Russell Wilson
This athlete became a global icon as a heavyweight boxing champion during this time.
Muhammad Ali
This Minneapolis-born musician became a global icon with hits like When Doves Cry and 1999, known for his style
Prince
She became the first African American woman to go to space
Mae Jemison
This R&B singer released the album Confessions which became one of the best-selling albums of the decade
Usher
This comedian and actor created the hit HBO series Insecure, highlighting modern Black life
Issa Rae