Name the Singer
This Singer was born August 29, 1985 in Indiana. They are famously known for their dance "The Moonwalk" and their popular songs such as, "Beat It", "Thriller", and "Billie Jean"
Michael Jackson
This Black-owned American fashion house was founded in 2005 by queer Liberian-American designer Telfar Clemens. This brand prioritizes radical inclusivity, accessibility, and genderless design. Their logo is the "TC" monogram.
Telfar
Born on November 29, 1976 in South Carolina. An acclaimed American actor and playwright best known for starring as T'Challa in Marvel's Black Panther. Graduated from Hoard University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in directing. Studied under Phylicia Rashad.
Chadwick Boseman
This Inventor is known for their hair care line, "Cecred", and their parfum release "Ce Noir" and "Ce Lumiere".
Beyonce
"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice."
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This Singer was born on September 4, 1981 in Texas. They are known for being in the group "Destiny's Child" and their famous songs such as "Crazy In Love", "Drunk In Love", "Halo", and "Single Ladies"
Beyonce
This actor is known for their role in "Black-ish". They launched this hair care brand in September 2019. This brand is used to celebrate and exceed the beauty of curly, coily, and tight-textured hair (focusing on curl types from 3B-4C). 1% of every purchase goes to support designated nonprofit organizations, such as the African American Policy Forum (AAPF).
Pattern Beauty
An American actor, producer, and rapper born on September 25, 1968 in Pennsylvania. Known for his appearance in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-aire". He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in "King Richard". Also recognized for his altercation with Chris Rock.
Will Smith
Philanthropist and entrepreneur who was born to formerly enslaved sharecroppers and orphaned at just 7 years old. After later suffering hair loss from a scalp condition, she invented an innovative line of Black hair care products in 1905 that led to her distinction as one of America’s first self-made millionaires. Her highly successful cosmetics brand is still around today.
Madam CJ Walker
"I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear."
Rosa Parks
Famously known as, "The Voice". This Singer has achieved seven consecutive number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. They are known for their songs such as, "I Will Always Love You", "Greatest Love of All", and "I Have Nothing".
Whitney Houston
This vegan, cruelty-free beauty brand was founded by CEO and entrepreneur Melissa Butler in her Brooklyn kitchen in 2010. Butler and her partner appeared on Shark Tank in 2015, where the investors rejected and criticized their colorful bold lipstick line.
The Lip Bar "TLB"
An acclaimed American actor and director born on December 28, 1954 in New York. They attended Fordham University, where they played basketball. Their first film was Carbon Copy, a comedy produced in 1981. He directed his first feature film, Antwone Fisher, in 2002.
Denzel Washington
Invented the first patented three-position traffic signal in the United States in 1923. He was from Cleveland, Ohio. Earlier traffic lights featured only two positions which caused frequent collisions. This design halted traffic in all directions before letting it resume on perpendicular roads to clear intersections safely
Garrett Morgan
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."
Aretha Franklin
This luxury street wear brand was founded by self-taught designer Jerry Lorenzo in Los Angeles in 2013. The Brand comes from his Christian faith. It reflects humility before God rather than Fear
Fear of God
Born on August 16, 1958, this actor graduated from Yale University with a bachelor's degree in African American Studies in 1980 and earned a Master of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Drama in 1983. She is known for playing Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. She started in and executive produced the hit TV drama 9-1-1 and appeared in multiple seasons of American Horror Story
Angela Bassett
The curved ironing board design in 1892 made it easier to press fitted and curved garments like women's sleeves and clothes
Sarah Boone
"Still, like air, I'll rise."
Maya Angelou
This rapper was born on June 16, 1971. This Rapper was the last leader of Peru's Incan Empire. They are known for their hits, "California Love", "Dear Mama", "Keep Ya Head Up".
Tupac Shakur
An Italian luxury street wear brand founded in Milan in 2013 by the late American designer Virgil Abloh. Virgil Abloh described the Brand as "the gray area between black and white," representing the space where street wear meets high-end luxury fashion.
Off-White
An acclaimed American Actress and producer who became the third Black woman to achieve EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) status. Born on August 11, 1965 in South Carolina and raised in Rhode Island. Starred in movies such as, "The Help" (2011), "How to Get Away With Murder" (2014-2020), and "The Woman King" (2022).
Viola Davis
Patented an improved mechanical clamping mop in 1893 that allowed users to easily squeeze water out of the mop head using a built in lever
"Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly."
Langston Hughes