Black History
This civil rights leader was assasinated on April 4th 1968
Martin Luther King JR
This city is known for Mardi Gras and its Creole cuisine
New Orleans
After Peter Parker’s death, this character took over the mantle of “with great power comes great responsibility“
Miles Morales
The most widely accepted tennis shoe in black culture
Jordans
This basketball player is considered the greatest 3 point shooter of all time
Steph Curry
This woman refused to give up her seat on a bus igniting a protest that lasted over a year
Rosa Parks
The City of Brotherly love
Philadelphia
Known for his ability to freeze things this character is also known as the best friend of Mr Incredible
Frozone
These shoes created by a famous rapper were first released by Nike only later to be picked up by Adidas
Yeezys
Considered the greatest 76er of all time this former #1 overall pick is also known as “The Answer“
Allen Iverson
In 1966 this organization was founded by Huey P Newton and Bobby Seale to protect and police the black community
The Black Panther Party
This southern city made “Jookin” a popular dance in black culture
Jacksonville
From 1972-1985 this character was created based off of one of comedian Bill Cosbys own childhood friends
Fat Albert
This line of lingerie and sportswear was founded in 2018 by singer Rihanna
Savage Fenty
This former dual sport athlete played both for the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Braves, and now has a son who plays professional football
Deion Sanders
On October 16th 1995 this gathering of black men in Washington DC in a call for unity in the black community was called what?
The Million Man March
This city is known as “hip hops center of gravity” and is home to the top 4 HBCU’s in America
Atlanta
This 2001 show lasted 3 seasons starring the voices of Kyla Pratt and Tommy Davidson as father and daughter
The Proud Family
This clothing brand once popular in the 90’s first began making hats. Eventually becoming one of the most successful urban clothing brands in history
FUBU
This heavyweight champion boxer once refused induction into the U.S. Military armed forces
Muhammad Ali
The middle passage was a part of what historic event that brought over 10 million Africans to America between the 1500’s - 1800’s?
The Transatlantic Slave Trade
Home of the National Civil Rights Museum and Blues music
Memphis
This Disney movie starred Joe Gardner, an African American musician and band teacher
Soul
This sweater was made popular by renowned fashion designer CoCo Chanel in the 1920’s who favored them over pullovers to avoid messing up her hair
Cardigans
This 2 time nba champion was once quoted as saying “hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard”
Kevin Durant