Black History
The first African American woman elected to Congress, serving from 1969 to 1983, was known for her advocacy for civil rights and women’s rights.
Shirley Chisholm
This person was the first woman to lead the Black Panther Party, and she did so from 1947 - 1977.
Elaine Brown
In 2016 this person led the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first ever championship and won finals MVP.
LeBron James
This person was the first female self-made millionaire in America who invented a line of hair care tools and products?
Madam C.J. Walker
"Not Like Us", Song of the Year in 2025, was written by which artist?
Kendrick Lamar
This man became the first African American governor of a U.S. state, serving as the governor of Massachusetts from 2007 to 2015.
Deval Patrick
Which Disney Channel show did Zendaya make her acting debut in?
Shake it Up
Who is the first woman to win six World all-around titles.
Simone Biles
Garrett Morgan
Who is often referred to as the Queen of Soul and is known for hit songs such as "RESPECT" and "NATURAL WOMEN"?
Aretha Franklin
Where did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his famous "I Have A Dream" speech?
Washington, DC
Who played Uncle Phil in The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air?
James Avery
How many times did Kobre Bryant win the NBA Championship?
5
This person is largely credited for inventing the Potato chip.
George Crum/Speck
This artist is known has the record for the most Grammys won by a solo act with 35 total Grammy Awards.
Who is Beyonce?
Who founded the Tuskegee Institute?
Booker T. Washington
Which sports movie did Michael B. Jordan star in?
Creed
Jesse Owens is considered one of the greatest athletes of his time in which sport?
Track and Field
This person invented the automatic opening and closing elevator door in 1887.
Alexander Miles
Known as the "King of Pop", his music career began when he was only 5 years old?
Michael Jackson
This person became the first African American in space as a member of the Orbiter Challenger for the STS-8 mission in 1983.
Guion Bluford
Which of the following is one of Morgan Freeman’s most iconic roles?
The Shawshank Redemption
Who was the first African American to coach a professional basketball team?
Bill Russell
This person invented the three-position traffic signal in 1923, which significantly improved road safety and is still used in present times.
Garrett Morgan
Was the first Black person to own a major record label, founding “Black Swan Records”, an American jazz and blues record label founded in 1921 in Harlem, New York. It was the first widely distributed label to be owned, operated, and marketed to African Americans.
Harry Pace