Sports
Who was the first African American to play Major League Baseball?
Jackie Robinson
What was the name of the network of safe houses and routes that helped enslaved African Americans escape to freedom, promoting their physical and mental well-being?
The Underground Railroad
Who is known as the "King of Pop" and made history with the album Thriller, the best-selling album of all time?
Michael Jackson
Who was the first African American president of the United States?
Barack Obama
Which African American athlete won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics, defying Adolf Hitler’s vision of Aryan supremacy?
Jesse Owens
Which famous civil rights leader emphasized nonviolence and spoke about the importance of economic and social well-being for African Americans in his "I Have a Dream" speech?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Which genre of music, rooted in African American communities, evolved from gospel and blues and became widely popular in the 1950s and 1960s?
Rhythm & Blues (R&B)
Which African American writer, known for works like The Souls of Black Folk, was a co-founder of the NAACP and a prominent civil rights activist?
W.E.B. Du Bois
Who is the only athlete to play in both a Super Bowl and a World Series?
Deion Sanders
Which U.S. First Lady launched the "Let's Move!" initiative to combat childhood obesity and promote healthy living?
Michelle Obama
Who was the first African American woman to win a Grammy for Best New Artist in 1987?
Whitney Houston
Which African American woman became the first female self-made millionaire in the U.S. in the early 20th century through her line of beauty and hair care products?
Madam C.J. Walker
Which female gymnast became the first African American woman to win the all-around Olympic gold medal in 2012?
Gabby Douglas
Which African American doctor became the first woman in the U.S. to receive a medical degree in 1864, paving the way for Black healthcare professionals?
Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler
What was the name of the famous record label founded in Detroit that launched the careers of artists like Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, and Marvin Gaye?
Motown
Which African American scientist is known for his groundbreaking work in agricultural science, particularly for developing crop rotation techniques and promoting the use of peanuts?
George Washington Carver
Which African American golfer broke racial barriers by becoming the first Black player to win The Masters in 1997?
Tiger Woods
What historic hospital, founded in 1891, was one of the first medical institutions dedicated to training Black doctors and nurses while providing healthcare to the Black community?
Provident Hospital (Chicago)
Which African American artist became the first rapper to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007?
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
Which African American activist was a key figure in the Black Panther Party and became known for his radical political ideas and work in community organizing?
Huey P. Newton