At age 6, she embarked on a historic walk to school as the first African American student to integrate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana. Who is she?
Ruby Bridges
He is an American gridiron football player and social activist who had success as a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers (2011–16). Who is he?
Colin Kaepernick
In the United States, this was the systematic denial of various services to residents of specific, often racially associated, neighborhoods or communities. That impacts schools, health, policing, and housing.
Redlining
He is a actor, writer, producer, playwright, director and all-around creator. He came a long way from his humble beginnings, and his role as Madea shot him to stardom. Not to mention, his very Black-owned 330-acre studio lot is the largest in the country. Who is he?
Tyler Perry
In 1986, Debi she became the first Black woman to win the U.S. figure skating singles championship, who is she?
Debi Thomas
Raised in South Central, he was on Ermias Joseph Asghedom, Hussle, was an American activist, entrepreneur, and Grammy Award winning rapper. Who is he?
Nipsey Hussle
He became the first (and remains the only) African American male tennis player to win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon singles titles. Who is he?
Arthur Ashe
How old was Phillis Wheatley when she became the first female African American author published?
12
Known as a global icon — she has become one of the highest-paid musicians in the world. She’s solidified her status as a living legend and continues to raise the bar in her career. She rose to the top as a member of one of the biggest girl groups of all time, she has appeared in major motion films, headlined Coachella, and done whole lot more. Who is she?
beyoncé
She is a WNBA Champion, WNBA Finals MVP, 2x WNBA MVP, 2x Gold Medalist, and WNBA Rookie of the Year are just a few of her accomplishments on the court. They call her "Ace", and she just won the WNBA championship this year. Who is she?
Candance Parker
He was a former slave who escaped to freedom, he became a leading figurehead in the anti-slavery movement. One of the most prominent African American leaders of the Nineteenth Century. Who is he?
Frederick Douglass
He was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball.
Jackie Robinson
Nine months before Rosa Parks, there was a young woman who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger, who was she?
Claudette Colvin
This brother was the richest person in history, whose wealth was too vast to be imagined, or ever equaled. His wealth is measured at 400 billion, Who is he?
Mansa Musa's
In 1995, this sister became the first woman signed to the WNBA and in 1996 -- became the first woman to have a signature athletic shoe. Who is she?
Sheryl Swoopes
He was an African-American Muslim minister and human rights activist who was a popular figure during the civil rights movement. Who was he?
Malcolm X
He was one of the greatest boxers in history, the first fighter to win the world heavyweight championship on three separate occasions. In addition, he was known for his social message of black pride and black resistance to white domination and for refusing induction into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam?
Muhammad Ali
The National Pan-Hellenic Council is a collaborative umbrella council composed of historically African American fraternities and sororities also referred to as Black Greek Letter Organizations. Do you know their nickname?
The Divine 9
This sister made millions in America and made her fortune thanks to her homemade line of hair care products for Black women.
Madam C.J. Walker
This sister was known as "FloJo," was the fastest woman alive. She won three gold medals at the Summer Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea in 1988-in the 100- and 200-meter runs, and the 4×100 meter relay.
Florence Griffith Joyner
This political organization was founded in 1966 by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale to challenge police brutality against the African American community. They also started a number of popular community social programs, including free breakfast programs for school children and free health clinics in 13 African American communities across the United States.
Black Panther Party
He is youngest player ever to start in an NBA All-Star game. Who is he?
Kobe Bryant
What year did the Black Panther character first appeared in comics?
1966
On September 13, 2004, this famous Black woman was able to give away brand-new Pontiac G-6 sedan, worth $28,500, in her studio audience: a total of 276 cars in all. The total cost was 7 million, who was this sister?
Oprah Winfrey
She is an American tennis player. She is the youngest player ranked in the top 100 by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). She was 17 at the time, who is she?
Coco Gauff