Civil Rights Figures
Whose refusal to give up her seat on a public bus sparked a boycott of Montgomerey, AL buses from 1955-1956?
Who is Rosa Parks
An American professional boxer, activist, entertainer and philanthropist. Nicknamed "The Greatest," he is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated figures of the 20th century and as one of the greatest boxers of all time
Who is Muhammad Ali
This boycott was born after Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery
What is the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe. Three brilliant African-American women at NASA -- Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson-- serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit.
What is Hidden Figures
An American singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. He was often referred to as "The Genius." He was blinded during childhood due to glaucoma.
Who is Ray Charles
Established in 1909, what is the oldest and largest civil rights organization?
What is The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Started as the lead singer in the popular 1990's group Destiny's Child and then launched a successful solo music career with albumbs like "Dangerously in Love and "Lemondade"
Who is Beyonce
This was the largest political rally for human rights ever in the United States. King delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
What is the March on Washington
Starring Nick Cannon. Set against the high-energy, high-stakes world of show-style marching bands, a talented street drummer from Harlem who enrolls in a Southern university, expecting to lead its marching band's drumline to victory.
What is Drumline
An American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. Known for popular hits such as "I Just Called to Say I Love You" and "Higher Ground"
Who is Stevie Wonder
An African American Muslim minister and human rights activist who was best known for his time spent as a vocal spokesman for the Nation of Islam
Who is Malcolm X
An American businessman and former professional basketball player. He is the principal owner and chairman of the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association and of 23XI Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series. Wikipedia
Who is Michael Jordan
A 14-year-old from Chicago who was brutally murdered in Mississippi for allegedly flirting with a white woman
Who is Emmett Till
Starring Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Hudson, and Anika Noni Rose. A music trio called the Dreamettes. When ambitious manager Curtis Taylor Jr. spots the act at a talent show, he offers the chance of a lifetime, to be backup singers for a national star (Eddie Murphy). Taylor takes creative control of the group and eventually pushes the singers into the spotlight. However, one becomes the star, forcing another out, which teaches them about the high cost of fame.
What is Dreamgirls
Known as a civil rights activist and the "Queen of Soul." Some of her top hits included "Respect" and "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman"
Who is Aretha Franklin
An American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the Civil Rights Movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
An American talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and philanthropist. She became one of the richest and most influential women in the United States
Who is Oprah
Who was the President who signed the Civil Rights Act of 1957 into law?
Who is President Eisenhower
Starring David Oyelowo. Although the Civil Rights Act of 1964 legally desegregated the South, discrimination was still rampant in certain areas, making it very difficult for blacks to register to vote. In 1965, an Alabama city became the battleground in the fight for suffrage. Despite violent opposition, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his followers pressed forward on an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, and their efforts culminated in President Lyndon Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965
What is Selma
An American singer, songwriter, and dancer. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Some of his popular hits include "Billie Jean" and "Beat It"
Whos is Michael Jackson
An American abolitionist and political activist who was born into slavery, escaped and subsequently made some 13 missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people, including family and friends, using the network of antislavery activists and safe houses known as the Underground Railroad
Who is Harriet Tubman
An American politician and attorney who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017
Who is Barack Obama
Six-year old girl who became the first student to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans
Who is Ruby Bridges
The First Disney Princess moving showcasing a person of Color. Hardworking and ambitious, Tiana (Anika Noni Rose) dreams of one day opening the finest restaurant in New Orleans. Her dream takes a slight detour when she meets Prince Naveen (Bruno Campos), who has been turned into an amphibian by evil Dr. Facilier. Mistaking her for a princess and hoping to break the spell, Naveen plants a kiss on poor Tiana -- thereby turning her into a frog as well. The pair hop along on an adventure through the bayous to seek the help of a powerful voodoo priestess.
What is the Princess and the Frog
An American professional golfer. He is tied for first in PGA Tour wins, ranks second in men's major championships, and holds numerous golf records.
Who is Tiger Woods