Music
This singer and actress, known for her breakout single "Truth Hurts," has been celebrated for her bold personality and unapologetic lyrics
Lizzo
This civil rights leader is celebrated every third Monday of January each year
Dr. Martin Luther King
Kamala Harris
This modern-day social movement advocates against police brutality and systemic racism, particularly in response to the deaths of African Americans.
Black Lives Matter Movement
In 2023, this actress made history as the first Black actress to portray the iconic role of Ariel in Disney's live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid.
Halle Bailey
This rapper won all 5 grammy nominations at the 2025 grammy awards
Kendrick Lamar
The "King of Pop", famous for hits like "Thriller" and "Billie Jean", is considered one of the greatest entertainers in the history of music
Michael Jackson
This U.S. president, elected in 2008, became the first African American to hold the office of President of the United States.
Barack Obama
This genre of music, blending R&B, gospel, and jazz, emerged in the late 1950s and 1960s, with artists like James Brown and Aretha Franklin at the forefront.
Soul Music Movement
This groundbreaking African-American talk show host became the first Black woman to host a nationally syndicated talk show in 1986.
Oprah Winfrey
This artist, whose album Ctrl was critically acclaimed, is known for her unique blend of R&B and neo-soul, with songs like "The Weekend" and "Love Galore."
SZA
This "Queen of the Underground Railroad" helped guide hundreds of enslaved people to freedom and later became a prominent abolitionist and suffragist.
Harriet Tubman
In 1954, this landmark Supreme Court decision declared that "separate but equal" public schools were unconstitutional, marking a significant victory for civil rights.
Brown v. Board of Education
This 1963 march in Washington, D.C. brought over 250,000 demonstrators together and featured Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech.
March on Washington
This 2016 film, based on a true story, follows three African-American women mathematicians—Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson—who played crucial roles at NASA during the space race in the 1960s.
Hidden Figures
This singer, known for hits like "Purple Rain" and "When Doves Cry," won multiple Grammy Awards and is celebrated for his fusion of rock, pop, and R&B.
Prince
This boxer, known for his powerful punches and unforgettable quotes, was an Olympic gold medalist and three-time world heavyweight champion.
Muhammad Ali
In 2015, this film became the first all-Black-cast film to gross over $1 billion worldwide.
Black Panther
This was the mass movement of African Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North between 1916 and 1970, as they sought better economic opportunities and escape from segregation.
Great Migration
This 1990s sitcom, starring Will Smith as a street-smart teen sent to live with his wealthy relatives, became a cultural touchstone for Black youth and is still beloved today.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
This "Queen of Soul" was one of Motown's greatest stars, known for hits like "Respect" and "Think."
Aretha Franklin
This jazz trumpet virtuoso was a leading figure in jazz music and is famous for songs like "What a Wonderful World"
Louis Armstrong
in 1966, this university became the first historically Black institution to be invited to the Ivy League
Brown University
This literary, artistic, and intellectual movement, which flourished in the 1920s, was centered in Harlem and celebrated African-American culture.
Harlem Renaissance
In 2001, this actress became the first African American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Monster's Ball.
Halle Berry