Superheroes
Initially a prince but later became the king of the fictional African nation Wakanda. Birth name is T’Challa.
Who is Black Panther?
The first African American woman to win the Oscar for Best Actress in 2002 for her role in "Monster’s Ball."
Who is Halle Berry?
In Super Bowl LIX (59), he threw for 221 yards with two touchdowns and an interception while also rushing for 72 yards and a touchdown in the 40–22 win against the Chiefs. Named Super Bowl MVP in 2025 for this performance, becoming the third Black quarterback to earn the honor and the fourth black starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl.
Who is Jalen Hurts?
Business woman, actress, and songwriter. She became a billionaire after the successful launch of her cosmetics line under her fashion brand, Fenty.
Who is Rihanna?
Location in which Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.
What is Washington, D.C.?
An incarnation of Spider-Man who debuted in 2011 in the Ultimate Marvel comics. Appears in the Spider-Verse film series
Who is Miles Morales?
The first Black actor to win the Oscar for Best Actor in 1964 for his role in “Lilies of the Field.”
Who was Sidney Poitier?
His family foundation is based in Akron, Ohio. In 2015, he announced a partnership with the University of Akron to provide scholarships for as many as 2,300 children beginning in 2021. He is the all-time leading scorer in NBA history.
Who is Lebron James?
Known for his creativity, authenticity, and willingness to speak out about mental health. His album Chromakopia celebrates historically Black sounds and features contributions from notable Black artists like Doechii and Donald Glover.
Who is Tyler, the Creator?
One of the four major professional sports in North America that has the highest percentage (70.4 % in 2023) of African-American players.
What is basketball (NBA)?
Born to a tribal princess of Kenya and an African-American photojournalist father. Raised in Harlem, New York and Cairo, Egypt. Abilities include “atmoskinesis” or weather modification.
Who is Storm?
The first African American astronaut to travel in space in 1983, when he launched on the Space Shuttle Challenger for the STS-8 mission.
Who is Guion Bluford?
A professional tennis player and 2023 US Open Champion. At age 15, she became the youngest player in Wimbledon’s history to qualify for the main draw. There she rose to prominence with a win over Venus Williams.
Who is Coco Gauff?
Regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop artists of his generation, and one of the greatest rappers of all time, he was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music, becoming the first musician outside of the classical and jazz genres to receive the honor. His Super Bowl halftime show became the most-watched Super Bowl performance of all time with 133.5 million viewers.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
Maya Angelou's first body of work.
What is I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969)?
Also known as the “Daywalker,” Eric Cross Brooks developed his abilities after his mother was bitten by a vampire while giving birth to him. These abilities include superhuman strength, accelerated healing, and strong perception. Portrayed by Wesley Snipes in the film series.
Who is Blade?
Sometimes referred to as the "First Lady of Song" or "Queen of Jazz," this singer, songwriter, and composer became the first African American to win a Grammy in 1959.
Who was Ella Fitzgerald?
Widely considered to be the most famous female gymnast in history. She has won 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals. Known for her Yurchenko double pike vault, which is the most difficult vault in women's gymnastics.
Who is Simone Biles?
Also an actor, comedian, and filmmaker. His biggest hits include, “This is America” and “Me and Your Mom.” His stage name is “Childish Gambino.”
Who is Donald Glover?
This retelling of one of history’s most enduring fairy tales, starring Whitney Houston, Brandy Norwood, and Whoopi Goldberg, broke viewership records when it debuted and held the record for the best-selling video for a made-for-TV movie.
What is Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (Cinderella)?
First appearance was in 1975 in Marvel Premiere comics. A former NYPD police officer who started a private investigation agency after receiving a bionic prosthetic arm from Tony Stark. The arm grants her superhuman strength and possesses several technological enhances, such as energy blasters and sonic weapons. Appears in the series Luke Cage and The Defenders.
Who is Misty Knight?
The first African American to win the Pulitzer Prize in 1950 for her poetry collection "Annie Allen" which focused on the life of a Black girl growing up in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood.
Who was Gwendolyn Brooks?
Quoted saying the secret behind his success was, "I let my feet spend as little time on the ground as possible. From the air, fast down, and from the ground, fast up," this track and field athlete won four gold medals at the 1936 Summer Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany.
Who was Jesse Owens?
Known as “the Voice,” she was highly celebrated for her live performances and vocal style. Her crossover success on the charts helped break down racial and gender barriers in popular culture.
Who was Whitney Houston?
Although the moment was decades in the making, beginning as “Negro History Week” in 1926, Black History Month was officially recognized by President Gerald R. Ford on this day, becoming the first President to do so.
What was February 10, 1976?