Trailblazing Women
This author and poet, known for her memoir I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, partook in civil rights advocacy for countless groups across the globe.
Who is Maya Angelou?
In 1947, this major sports league was the first to racially integrate its players.
What is the MLB?
This American folk hero, a steel-driving man, gained inspiration from black railroad workers stationed in southern West Virginia.
Who is John Henry?
This song from Lil Nas X held the top of Billboard charts for a whopping 19 weeks, and had remixes featuring Billy Ray Cyrus and Mason Ramsey.
What is Old Town Road?
This city is the birthplace not only of jazz legend Louis Armstrong, but the genre of jazz itself.
What is New Orleans?
This Buzzfeed personality turned actress/writer/producer won best comedic actress at the Emmys in 2024, the first black woman to do so in over 40 years.
Who is Quinta Brunson?
This Olympic athlete, with multiple eponymous gymnastic techniques, is often touted as the most talented gymnast in the world.
Who is Simone Biles?
An online campaign to cast Donald Glover as Peter Parker led, in part, to the creation of which Spider-Man character?
Who is Miles Morales?
This comedian's eponymous show gained popularity through her eclectic mix of guests, ranging from Chet Hanks to George Santos.
Who is Ziwe?
Not just a single, ladies! This musician holds the record for the most Grammy wins as of 2023.
Who is Beyonce Knowles?
This groundbreaking performer was the first black actress to win an Oscar, making history in the year 1939.
Who is Hattie McDaniel?
This popular basketball player has become known for his ventures off the court, growing a niche fanbase as a musician named DJ Diesel.
Who is Shaquille O'Neal?
This Peanuts character, who premiered in 1968, is set to receive a special on Apple TV+
Who is Franklin?
This half of a famous comedy sketch duo is now owner of Monkeypaw Productions, a studio focusing on the development of thriller/horror projects.
Who is Jordan Peele?
This hit single from Gloria Gaynor didn't lay down and die, reaching number one on Billboard in March of 1979.
What is I Will Survive?
Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in 2020, this political activist has acted in support of prison reform, immigration rights, and anti-occupancy groups in a lifelong career.
Who is Angela Davis?
This tennis champion had a guest appearance in Avatar: The Last Airbender as a prison guard named Ming, who befriends a jailed Iroh.
Who is Serena Williams?
This rapper, now a global sensation, first gained prominence as Jimmy, a character on a popular 2001 Canadian drama.
Who is Drake?
This short based on a children's book with over 100 million views on YouTube won the 2020 Oscar for Best Short Film.
What is Hair Love?
The King of Soul, whose only chart-topping song was released posthumously in 1968.
Who is Otis Redding?
Beginning with her role in the production Fences, this actress is the most recent woman to complete an EGOT.
Who is Viola Davis?
Celtics player Bill Russell holds the record for winning the most NBA championships with this many titles/
What is eleven titles?
This invulnerable Marvel hero was the first black character to receive his own comic series.
Who is Luke Cage?
In 1984, Vanessa Williams was victim to a scandal that resulted in her losing this title after a high profile competition.
What is Miss America?
The first released jazz album, "Livery Stable Blues," was released during the height of World War I, in this year.
When is 1917?