Music
This singer, known as the "Queen of Pop," released the album Lemonade in 2016, which celebrated Black culture and empowerment.
Who is Beyoncé?
This actor played the lead role in Black Panther and is also known for his roles in 42 and Get on Up.
Who is Chadwick Boseman?
This tennis superstar won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any player in the Open Era.
Who is Serena Williams?
This former U.S. President was the first African American to hold the office, serving from 2009 to 2017.
Who is Barack Obama?
This movement, founded in 2013, gained global attention after the death of Trayvon Martin and advocates against police brutality.
What is Black Lives Matter (BLM)?
This rapper and producer, known for hits like "God’s Plan" and "In My Feelings," became the first artist to achieve 50 billion streams on Spotify.
Who is Drake?
This actress starred in The Woman King and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and is also a Grammy-winning musician.
Who is Angela Bassett?
This NBA player is often called "King James" and has won four NBA championships.
Who is LeBron James?
This Vice President made history in 2021 as the first Black, South Asian, and female VP of the United States.
Who is Kamala Harris?
This 2020 event sparked worldwide protests against racial injustice after the death of George Floyd.
What is the George Floyd protests?
This artist won Album of the Year at the 2022 Grammys for We Are
Who is Jon Batiste?
This comedian and actor starred in Black-ish and also created the hit show Grown-ish.
Who is Kenya Barris?
This gymnast became the most decorated American gymnast in history after the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Who is Simone Biles?
This civil rights activist and congressman was a key figure in the Black Lives Matter movement and represented Georgia’s 5th district.
Who is John Lewis?
This law, signed in 2021, made lynching a federal hate crime in the United States.
What is the Emmett Till Antilynching Act?
This rapper and actor starred in the movie Black Panther and also curated its Grammy-winning soundtrack.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
This actress became the first Black woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for How to Get Away with Murder.
Who is Viola Davis?
This football player became the first Black quarterback to win the Super Bowl MVP award twice (in 2020 and 2023).
Who is Patrick Mahomes?
This poet became the first Black person to win the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2020 for her collection The Tradition.
Who is Jericho Brown?
This organization, founded in 2013, focuses on ending mass incarceration and racial inequality in the U.S. justice system.
What is the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI)?
This singer, known for hits like "Fallin'" and "Girl on Fire," has won 15 Grammy Awards and is often called the "Voice of a Generation."
Who is Alicia Keys?
This actor and producer starred in Creed and Fruitvale Station and is also known for his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Who is Michael B. Jordan?
This sprinter holds the world record in the 100m and 200m races and is considered the fastest person in history.
Who is Usain Bolt?
This author became the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history after performing at President Biden’s inauguration in 2021.
Who is Amanda Gorman?
This 2020 Supreme Court case ruled that LGBTQ+ workers are protected from employment discrimination under the Civil Rights Act.
What is Bostock v. Clayton County?