Black History Month Females
One of the most influential women in the world dubbed the "Queen of All Media", she got her first media job while still in high school. She now lists talk show host, television producer, actress, author, philanthropist, and media proprietor as her occupation.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
This The Voice Coach is one of 19 EGOT winners (winner of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony).
Who is John Legend?
There are three other Black performers to hold the title as well: Whoopi Goldberg, Jennifer Hudson, and Viola Davis
Doubled from the previous year, this number represents the number of Black Head Coaches leading NFL football teams.
Hint: There are 32 teams in the NFL, so the number is less than 32 :)
What is 6 (or 18%) in 2024?
For context, the league is comprised of around 60% African-American players
Popular poet and author during the Harlem Renaissance, he wrote amongst others, "A Dream Deferred."
Who is Langston Hughes?
'King Kong Ain’t Got Sh*t On Me!'
What is Training Day?
Adlibbed by Denzel Washington who received an Oscar for his role as Alonzo Harris in the 2002 film
She attended Princeton University and Harvard Law School. In addition to being a lawyer, this woman was also the first lady of the United States; she was involved in a variety of causes, notably supporting military families and working to end childhood obesity
Who is Michelle Obama?
He was the first African American photographer on the staff of Life magazine, and later helped found Essence Magazine. He also was the first Black writer and director of a studio film, and his second movie, Shaft, helping to shape the blaxploitation era in the '70s.
Who was Gordon Parks?
Parks famously told Life in 1999: "I saw that the camera could be a weapon against poverty, against racism, against all sorts of social wrongs. I knew at that point I had to have a camera."
He is an extremely handsome quarterback who led his team, the Philadelphia Eagles, to a Super Bowl Victory this year.
Who is Jalen Hurts?
This author received over 200 rejections for his book, "Roots" which was later made into a record-breaking TV Series.
Who is Alex Haley?
'But I'm gonna get you high today. Because it's Friday. You ain't got no job. And you ain't got sh*t to do'
What is Friday?
Immortal words spoken by Smokey, played by Chris Tucker in the first movie of the Friday triology.
She is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer and a recipient numerous awards.
Additionally, she has been included in Times 'Top 100 Influential people in the World' list partly because of her riveting films and documentaries including, Selma, When They See Us and, 13th.
Who is Ava DuVernay?
This 4-Star general was the first African American to serve as the US Secretary of State holding the position from 2001-2005.
Who is Colin Powell?
This Head Coach has never had a losing season in his 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Also, at one point, at 36 years of age, he became the youngest head coach in NFL history to both coach in, and win, a Super Bowl.
Who is Mike Tomlin?
She was the first published African-American poet. This took place in 1773.
Who is Phyllis Wheatley?
"I'm poor, black, I might even be ugly, but dear God, I'm here. I'm here.”
What is the Color Purple?
Spoken by Celie, played by Whoopi Goldberg in 1985. This highly recognized film was adapted from an Alice Walker book and later was made into a Broadway play as well.
Only recognized as an aviation pioneer after her death, this pilot went to flight school in 1920 and was the first licensed Black pilot in the world!
Who is Bessie Coleman?
Trained in Alabama and nicknamed "The Red Tails" they were a group of African American military pilots and airmen who fought in World War II.
Who are The Tuskegee Airmen?
This 6'5" Right Tackle, currently plays for Westview High School, but is quickly becoming well-known for his work-ethic, size, strength, and super hot mom.
Who is Desmond Sconiers?
She was the first black author to win a Pulitzer for her book of poetry in 1950 called Annie Allen.
Who is Gwendolyn Brooks?
Alice Walker was the first Black female writer to win a Pulitzer Prize for a work of fiction writing The Color Purple in 1982.
These three quotes are all from this legendary comedy:
"My son works?!?!"
"Just let your soul glo!"
"They got the Golden Arches, mine is the Golden Arcs. You see, they got the Big Mac, I got the Big Mick"
“I want a woman that will arouse my intellect as well as my loins.”
What is Coming to America?
Spoken by:
– King Jaffe, played by James Earl Jones
-Soul Glo commercial
-Mr. McDowell, played by John Amos
-Prince Akeem, played by Eddie Murphy
As a 6-year-old, she was the first African American child to attend formerly whites-only William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana and became a symbol of Civil Rights in this country.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
For context Ruby is 70 years old as of right now. Segregation was not too long ago :/
This person was an African American leader in the civil rights movement, Muslim minister, and supporter of Black Nationalism
Who is Malcolm X?
In 1933 there was a ban on black players in the NFL. This player was the first black player to reintegrate the NFL in 1946. He played the running back position.
Who was Kenny Washington?
This magazine, which is also the name of a dark wood, was founded in 1945 in Chicago, and was the first Black-oriented magazine in the United States to attain national circulation.
What is Ebony?
'Got to fight every night to prove my love!'
What is The Five Heartbeats?
My FAVORITE movie!!! Spoken by some random man at the restaurant.