Scientists
Who was known for hosting several popular TV shows, books, and being an advocate for science fiction.
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Who is best known for their research on peanuts & produced the idea of peanut butter?
George Washington Carver
Who was known as the "King of Pop"?
Michael Jackson
Who was best known for her efforts to move slaves to freedom in the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
What Disney princess lived in New Orleans?
Tiana from Princess and The Frog.
Who played a crucial role in the development of the Global Posititoning System (GPS)?
Gladys West
Who invented the Super Soaker water gun?
Lonnie Johnson
Who performed at the Super bowl of 2024?
Usher
Who is known for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man in Montgomery, Alabama?
Rosa Parks
Who was the King of Wakanda?
The Black Panther (T'Challa)
Who was the first African American man to go to space?
Guion Bluford
Who invented the modern traffic signal?
Garrett Morgan
Who was the lead singer in the R&B group "Destiny's Child?"
Beyoncé
Who was the first African American woman to go into space?
Mae C. Jemison
What Disney kids cartoon had the main character as a doctor who "fixed" stuffed animals?
Doc McStuffins
Who performed one of the first successful open heart surgeries?
Daniel Hale Williams
Who co-invented the electrical microphone which revolutionized the audio industry?
James E. West
Whose first song was called "Arcade Radio" and was released on June 1st.
Tyler, The Creator
Who specialized in hair care products for black women, and become known for her philanthropy and activism?
Madam C.J. Walker
What movie was based on actual events, about three African- American woman working for NASA.
Hidden Figures
Who developed a more efficient way to extract steroids' from plants, leading to the productions of more affordable hormones such as progesterone and testosterone?
Percy Lavon Julian
Who first invented the ironing board?
Sarah Boone
Who was widely considered the "Queen of Soul?"
Aretha Franklyn
Who was a world famous author who was best known for her unique and pioneering autobiographical writing style, which she used to fight for social and racial justice?
Maya Angelou
What Disney show portrayed a group of New York girls dancing and singing their way toward a record deal.
The Cheetah Girls