HISTORY HEROES
She said “no” when asked to give up her bus seat.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This music genre was born in the Bronx in the 1970s
What is hip-hop
He wore number 23 and played for the Chicago Bulls.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This movie takes place in the fictional country of Wakanda.
What is Black Panther?
This month celebrates Black history and achievements.
What is Black History Month?
He gave the famous “I Have a Dream” speech.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
He was called the “King of Pop.”
Who is Michael Jackson?
She is one of the greatest tennis players ever.
Who is Serena Williams?
This TV show starred Will Smith as a teenager in Bel-Air.
What is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
Colleges and universities created to educate Black students are called these.
What are HBCUs? (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
She helped free enslaved people using the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
She sang “Respect” and was known as the Queen of Soul.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
He broke baseball’s color barrier.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This animated movie features Miles Morales as Spider-Man.
What is Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse?
She helped create technology used in GPS systems.
Who is Gladys West?
She was the first Black woman to travel to space.
Who is Mae Jemison?
This rapper created the song “Happy.”
Who is Pharrell Williams?
She was the black women to win Olympic gold in gymnastics
Who is Gabby Douglas
She became the first Black woman billionaire through media ownership.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
This word means being proud of who you are and where you come from.
What is pride?
He became the first Black president of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama?
Jay-Z Wife name?
Who is Beyoncé?
He famously said, “I am the greatest!”
Who is Muhammad Ali?
This TV series focuses on a Black-ish family navigating modern America
What is Black-ish?
This phrase means “doing your best and lifting others up too.”
What is Black excellence?