Civil Rights Movement
He delivered the "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This holiday, originating from the African American community, celebrates the winter solstice and is associated with feasts, lights, and reflection on African heritage.
What is Kwanzaa?
This artist headlined the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show, featuring guest appearances from SZA, Samuel L. Jackson, and Serena Williams.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
He was the first Black president of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama?
He broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947
Who is Jackie Robinson?
his civil rights activist refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This African American spiritual dance tradition, often seen in churches, combines rhythm, movement, and emotion to express joy and spirituality.
What is praise dancing?
In addition to music, this entertainer has also made her mark as an actress, starring in films like Dreamgirls and The Lion King (2019)
Who is Beyoncé?
Who was the first African American woman to become a self-made millionaire for her contributions to the development of cosmetics and beauty products for Black women?
Madame C.J. Walker
This legendary boxer was a three-time heavyweight champion and known for his phrase, “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.”
Who is Muhammad Ali?
The landmark Supreme Court case that ended racial segregation in public schools.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
This African American cultural tradition involves the communal act of preparing and sharing food, especially in Southern and Caribbean communities, with a focus on family and togetherness
What is soul food?
This film became the first Marvel movie with a Black lead superhero in 2018.
What is Black Panther?
She became the first Black female Vice President of the United States
Who is Kamala Harris?
She was the first Black woman to win an all-around Olympic gold medal in gymnastics.
Who is Gabby Douglas
This civil rights leader, known for his advocacy of Black empowerment and self-defense, was a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam before embracing Sunni Islam.
Who is Malcolm X?
This type of African American poetry, characterized by rhythm and rhyme schemes derived from African roots, blends storytelling with themes of resistance and empowerment.
What is slam poetry?
Known as the "King of Pop," this artist's album Thriller is the best-selling album of all time.
Michael Jackson
This woman became the first African American woman to fly into space in 1999
Who is Mae Jemison?
This athlete made history as the first Black woman to win 23 Grand Slam singles titles in tennis.
Who is Serena Williams?
This organization, founded in 1966, advocated for self-defense and community programs.
What is the Black Panther Party?
This institution, deeply rooted in African American history, served as a center for community, activism, and spiritual life during the Civil Rights Movement.
What is the Black church?
Which legendary jazz musician is known for his trumpet playing and was a prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance?
Louis Armstrong
Who was the first African American woman to win a Nobel Prize in Literature?
Toni Morrison
Nicknamed the "Black Mamba," this NBA legend played his entire 20-season career with the Los Angeles Lakers
Who is Kobe Bryant