Film
This 2018 Marvel film features a predominantly Black cast and became the first superhero film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars.
What is “Black Panther”?
This civil rights activist refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955, speaking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Who is “Rosa Parks”?
This basketball player, known as “His Airness,” is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time and won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls.
Who is “Michael Jordan”?
This civil rights leader delivered the famous “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963.
Who is “Martin Luther King Jr.”?
This legendary musician, often called the “King of Pop,” is famous for his groundbreaking albums like “Thriller” and “Bad,” and his signature dance move, the moonwalk.
Who is “Michael Jackson”?
This 2017 horror film, directed by Jordan Peele, explores racial tensions through the story of a young black man visiting his white girlfriend’s family estate.
What is “Get Out”?
This woman, known as the “Moses of her people,” escaped from slavery and went on to lead hundreds of enslaved people to freedom via the underground Railroad.
Who is “Harriet Tubman”?
This boxer, known as “The Greatest,” was an Olympic gold medalist and three-time heavyweight champion, famous for his charismatic personality and activism.
Who is “Muhammad Ali”?
This speech, delivered by Barack Obama on March 18, 2008, addressed the issue of race in America and was titled after the first three words of the U.S. constitution.
What is the “A More a perfect Union” speech?
This talented singer-songwriter and actress is known for her powerful vocals and hit songs like “Rise up” and her role in the movie “Harriet” portraying Harriet Tubman.
Who is “Cynthia Erivo”?
This 2000 comedy film, directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, is a parody of popular horror movies and stars Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans.
What is “Scary Movie”?
This woman was the first African American woman elected to the U.S. Congress in 1968 and later became the first major-party Black candidate for President of the United States.
Who is “Shirley Chisholm”?
Jackie Robinson won the inaugural Rookie of the Year award in 1947, but he also received this prestigious award in 1949 for his outstanding performance, becoming the first player to do so.
What is the “National League Most Valuable Player (MVP) award”?
This speech, delivered by Malcom X in 1964, emphasized the importance of Black Americans using their voting rights to effect change and warned of the consequences if they did not achieve equality.
What is “The Ballot or the Bullet”?
The influential singer, often referred to as the “Queen of Soul,” is known for hits like “Respect,” “Chain of Fools,” and “Think.”
Who is “Aretha Franklin”?
In the 2016 film “Fences,” directed by and starring Denzel Washington, what is the name of the character who is a former baseball player in the Negro Leagues and struggles with his unfulfilled dreams and responsibilities as a father?
Who is “Troy Maxson”?
This mathematician and NASA scientist, whose work was crucial to the success of the first U.S. manned spaceflights, was portrayed in the film “Hidden Figures.”
Who is “Katherine Johnson”?
Serena Williams has won multiple Grand Slam singles titles throughout her career. In which year did she achieve a “Serena Slam,” holding all four Grand Slam titles simultaneously?
What is “2003”?
This speech, delivered by Sojourner Truth in 1851 at the Women’s Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio, Challenged Prevailing notions of racial and gender inferiority and inequality.
What is the “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech?
This legendary singer won a record-setting seven consecutive number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the 1980s, and her rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banned” at Super Bowl XXV is considered one of the best performances of the national anthem history.
Who is “Whitney Houston”?
In the 2016 film “Hidden Figures,” what is the mathematical concept that Katherine Johnson (played by Taraji P. Henson) uses to calculate the precise re-entry coordinates for John Glenn’s orbital mission?
What is “Euler’s Method”?
This pioneering journalist and activist co-founded the National Association of Colored Women and was one of the first African American women to run for public office in the United States.
Who is “Ida B. Wells”?
In 2020, Simone Biles became the first woman to win a championship title in this prestigious event for the seventh time, breaking the record previously held by another legendary gymnast. What is the name of this event?
What is “World Championships”?
This speech, delivered by Fredrick Douglass on July 5, 1852, criticized the hypocrisy of a nation celebrating freedom and independence while still practicing slavery.
What is the “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” speech?
This multi-talented artist not only created a groundbreaking fusion of rock, funk, and pop but also famously played 27 different instruments on his debut album, “For You,” showcasing his incredible versatility and musicianship.
Who is “Prince”?