Sports Pioneers
This woman became the most decorated gymnast in American history with 32 Olympic and World Championships.
Who is Simone Biles?
Martin Luther King Jr. is often seen as the leader of this crusade that fought for equal rights for Black Americans.
What is the Civil Right Movement?
This rapper won 5 Grammy awards in 2026, bringing is total wins to 27! He also performed at the Super Bowl in 2025.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
This man was an agricultural scientist who worked to improve soil depletion. He also developed hundreds of products from peanuts.
Who is George Washington Carver?
This 4 time NBA champion stars in the newly released animated movie called GOAT.
Who is Steph Curry?
In 1988 this female sprinter set a world records in the 100m and 200m and earned the nickname the "Fastest Woman Alive". Although, she has passed away her records remain unbeaten.
Who is Florence Giffith Joyner aka Flo-Jo?
This movement was a period of great creative expression in New York within the Black community in the 1920's and 1930's. Art, photography, literature and other forms of creativity flourished.
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
Known for his iconic fedora and single glove, this music superstar started off singing with his 4 brothers before beginning a very successful solo career.
Who is Michael Jackson?
She is the first African American woman to travel into space, serving as a mission specialist on the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992.
Who is Mae Jemison?
She is the only player in the WNBA or NBA to ever win the scoring title, MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and Finals MVP in the same season and she has her own Nike shoe.
Who is A'ja Wilson?
At the 1936 Berlin Olympics this Ohio man became the first Black athlete to win 4 gold medals in a single Olympic Games.
Who is Jesse Owens?
The Greenwood district, known as Black Wall Street, was a thriving Black business district in this city and state.
What is Tulsa, Oklahoma?
John H. Johnson created these two magazines in 1945 and 1951 that allowed Black people to see themselves and celebrate their culture and achievements.
What are Ebony and Jet?
This inventor who spent a lot of his life in Cleveland, Ohio. He created the first ever traffic light which was located at the intersection of Euclid Ave and E. 105th St.
Who is Garrett Morgan?
This Cleveland Heights native made history at the 2026 Winter Olympics, becoming the first Black woman to play for and win a gold medal with the U.S.
Who is Laila Edwards?
This boxer became the first Black heavyweight champion of the world in 1908, defeating Tommy Burns.
Who is Jack Johnson?
To escape racial violence, and pursue economic and educational opportunities, 6 million Black people relocated from southern states to northern states from about 1910 to 1970.
What is the Great Migration?
In 1980, Robert and Sheila Johnson founded this cable television network that targeted African American audiences.
What is BET?
Lonnie Johnson is an inventor, aerospace engineer, and entrepreneur, best known for inventing this bestselling water toy in 1989.
What is the Super Soaker or Super Soaker water gun?
His 65 consecutive victories in the long jump over a span of ten years is one of the sport's longest undefeated streaks. His final Olympics was in 1996.
Who is Carl Lewis?
This Black woman broke the color barrier in tennis in 1950 at the U.S. National Championships.
Who is Althea Gibson?
This organization founded in 1966 in Oakland, California was dedicated to armed self-defense, community social programs, and fighting racial injustice and police brutality.
What is the Black Panther Party or The Black Panther Party For Self Defense?
The 2018 film, A Wrinkle in Time, which grossed over $100 million at the box office was directed by this Black woman.
Who is Ava DuVernay?
Dr. Patricia Bath was the first Black female physician to receive a medical patent. Her groundbreaking invention, the Laserphaco Probe, revolutionized this type of surgery by making it less invasive and more effective. Bath’s work has restored sight to countless patients around the world.
What is cataract surgery.
In 2009 at age 36 this NFL coach was the youngest coach to win a Super Bowl. Known for his remarkable consistency and strong leadership he coached 19 consecutive winning seasons.
Who is Mike Tomlin?