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Founded in 1980 by Robert L. Johnson, This network was the sole player in the black TV space for more than two decades. It remains the most widely recognized brand.
What is BET network
This is an intellectual and cultural revival of African American music, dance, art, fashion, literature, theater and politics centered in Manhattan, New York City, spanning the 1920s and 1930s
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
He was the first African-American president who served from 2009-2017.
Barack Obama
This jazz musicians career spanned from the 1920’s to the 1960’s, he played the trumpet and composed the song “What A Wonderful World”
Who is Louis Armstrong?
He holds the current world record for the 100-meter dash with a time of 9.58 seconds.
Who is Usain Bolt?
This singer became known as the “Queen of Soul” in the 1960’s with her song “Won’t Be Long”.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
On December 1, 1955 Rosa Parks refused to move seats which lead to this boycott.
What is the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
She is the first African American Vice President of the United States.
Who is Kamala Harris?
This actor known for his role as the Black Panther.
Who is Chadwick Boseman?
This man nicknamed The Greatest and known to be one of the greatest boxers of all time.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
This man was the first African American artist to win eight GRAMMYs in one night. In that Thriller of a year, this artist also became the first artist to amass 12 nominations in one night.
Who is Michael Jackson?
On January 1st, 1863 Abraham Lincoln issued this important order.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
He was the first African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This 2018 movie is the highest grossing film starring an African American in the lead role.
What is Black Panther?
This woman was an American abolitionist and political activist. She escaped slavery and made missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people, using the network of antislavery activists and safe houses known as the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This actor has a total of 6 Academy Award nominations and 2 wins. One of his movies includes “Training Day” for which he won the Oscar in 2001.
Who is Denzel Washington?
Created in 2013, This group had recently gained traction in response to the police killing of George floyd. and many people have joined in the protest against the police and racism.
What is Black Lives Matter?
This woman played the first African American Disney Princess in this 2009 animated movie- “The Princess and the Frog”
Who is Anika Noni Rose?
This African-American actor is the highest all-time box-office star, grossing the most money at the U.S. box office over his career.
Who is Samuel L. Jackson?
This man is an American businessman and former professional basketball player. He is the principal owner and chairman of the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This major magazine published and promoted African American Literature, poetry, and short stories.
What is Opportunity Magazine?
The "Little Rock Nine" tried entering this building which resulted in Dwight D Eisenhower sending US Army for help.
What is Central High School?
This actress was the first African American to have a star in the Hollywood walk of fame.
Who is Hattie McDaniel?
Dorothy Vaughn, Katherine Johnson, and Mary Jackson were mathematicians that worked for this organization. The movie “Hidden Figures” tells part of their story.
What is Nasa?
This man was an escaped slave who became a prominent activist, author and public speaker. He became a leader in the abolitionist movement, in Massachusetts and New York, becoming famous for his oratory and incisive antislavery writings.
Who is Frederick Douglass?