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This well-known, self-taught abolitionist, known as the "father of the civil rights movement", becoming a leading voice for equal rights in the 19th century.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
This famous boxing legend is widely regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer in history, known for his speed, charisma, and "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee" style
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Known as the three "Mikes", these iconic dominant cultural figures in the 1980s and 1990s, are well known for their contributions in sports and music culture
Who is Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan, and Mike Tyson?
This acclaimed actor became the first black actor to headline a Marvel film, best known for his portayal of Black Panther and indoctrinating "Wakanda Forever"
Who is Chadwick Boseman?
This iconic band from the 1970s, renowned for blending funk, jazz, soul, and R&B, is one of the best-selling groups of all time, having won nine Grammy Awards and reminding people about the 21st night of September
Who is Earth, Wind and Fire?
Known as the "father of black history month," this advocate decided to create his own celebration focused on black achievements on a date that coincided with Abraham Lincoln's and Frederick Douglass' birthdays
Who is Dr. Carter G. Woodson?
This famous american basketball player widely regarded as one of the greatest Lakers of all time, is known for his 5 NBA Championships, 81-point single game total, and his "Black Mamba" mentality
Who is Kobe Bryant?
This renowned stand-up comedian and actor, kown for his rapid delivery, was featured on the most watched interview on Youtube history for his appearance with Shannon Sharpe
Who is Micah "Katt" Williams?
This famous actress became the highest-grossing film actor of all time for her roles in Avatar, Marvel, and Star Trek
Who is Zoe Saldana?
This singer, billionaire businesswoman, actress and pop icon, renowned for music is one of the best selling artists in the 21st century despite her last released studio album coming from 2016
Who is Rihanna?
This pioneer of African American film was regarded as the first major black feature filmmaker, directing over 40 films, combating negative stereotypes in portrayals of Black life.
Who is Oscar Micheaux?
This professional tennis player, widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, won 23 Grand Slams, and is the ONLY player to complete a career Golden Slam in both singles and doubles
Who is Serena Williams?
This highly acclaimed american poet became the first black author to win a Pulitzer Prize
Who is Gwendolyn Brooks?
This famous entrepreneur and media mogul, known for founding and owning Black Entertainment Television (BET) and becoming the first black billionaire
Who is Robert L. Johnson?
This legendary jazz vocalist, well-known as the "queen of jazz" as well as for her 3-octave range, pure tone, and scat singing, became the first black woman to win a Grammy Award
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
This prominent individual became the first black woman to vote in Dallas County in a public election in 1944, as well as serving as a strong organizer for the NAACP for over 20 years
Who is Juanita J. Craft?
This american football player broke racial barriers and became the first player in the NFL to play as a quarterback and head coach, later to be enshrined into the Hall of Fame for his exploits in the 1920s
Who is Frederick Douglass "Fritz" Pollard?
This recently departed famous prominent american civil rights leader, and two time presidential candidate, worked closely with MLK and championed African American voices in politics
Who is Jesse Jackson?
This Hall of Fame basketball player and entrepreneur recently decided to continue his business endeavors as a DJ and resides in the DFW area
Who is Shaquille O'Neal?
This highly influential singer, songwriter, and producer, celebrated for her role in hip-hop, rose to fame with the Fugees and became the most awarded female rapper in Grammy history after winning 5 awards in one night
Who is Lauryn Hill?
This prominent female architect served as the former NOMA president and helped elevate black architecture
Who is Pascale Sablan?
This recent Gold medal bobsledder and "proud Jamaican Panamanian Italian American" is one of the most decorated U.S. Olympians in the winter sports
Who is Elana Meyers Taylor?
This R&B singer and actress recently performed the black national anthem at Super Bowl 60
Who is Coco Jones?
This critically acclaimed filmmaker, screenwriter and producer, made history at the 2026 BAFTA Film awards for becoming the most decorated director from one single movie, Sinners
Who is Ryan Coogler?
This recently departed acclaimed singer, songwriter and pioneer, nicknamed the "founding father of neo soul", had a special tribute at the 2026 Grammy Awards
Who is D'Angelo?