Pioneers in Arts & Culture
I was one of the earliest innovators of the literary art form called jazz poetry and am best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance.
Who is Langston Hughes
At the young age of 14, my mom gave me permission to travel from Chicago to Mississippi. Unfortunately, I returned to Chicago in a pine box because I was lynched due to being accused of whistling at a white woman.
Who is Emmett Till
I founded this theater in 1976, and it grew from a small community arts organization to a world-renowned fine arts institution and an absolute staple in Chicago’s cultural scene.
What is the Goodman Theater
I played basketball for Simeon High School in Englewood and was a first-round draft pick for the Chicago Bulls.
Who is Derrick Rose
I said, “If you like me or not, this Grammy is for the TRENCHES,” after my recent Grammy win.
Who is Lil Durk
I am an American singer, actress, producer, and talk show host. I played Effie in the musical Dreamgirls.
Who is Jennifer Hudson
I became the first African-American woman to travel into space when I served as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992.
Who is Dr. Mae Jemison
I established two museums on the South Side of Chicago, The South Side Community Arts Center and what is the name of the other one?
What is the DuSable Museum
Winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls, I became a global cultural icon through my Nike shoes.
Who is Michael Jordan
I am the original King of Comedy and was the star of my own show, earning two Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
Who is Bernie Mac
I am the founder and president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, one of America’s foremost civil rights, religious, and political figures. Over the past forty years, I have played a key role in virtually every movement for empowerment.
Who is Jesse Jackson
Nicknamed "the Greatest", I am regarded as one of the most significant sports figures of the 20th century and am often regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time.
Who is Muhammad Ali
I am an American attorney and author. Raised on the South Side of Chicago, I attended Whitney M. Young High School and graduated from Princeton University and Harvard Law School. My husband’s favorite number is 44.
Who is Michelle Obama
Born in 1997, multiple world champion, bestselling author, and a record holder in the all-around. She has won the Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year three times. An a all time Gold Medalist in Gymnastics
Who is Simone Biles
I rose to prominence with my hit singles "Finer Things" and "Pop Out" featuring Lil Tjay, which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Who is Polo G
I was the first black Mayor of Chicago.
Who is Harold Washington
I won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry on May 1, 1950, for Annie Allen, making me the first African American to receive a Pulitzer Prize.
Who is Gwendolyn Brooks
I became the winningest high school basketball coach in Illinois history. At Marshall High School, we won 10 state championships, and I set a record with 1,153 wins. I also coached five WNBA players.
Who is Coach Dororthy Gaters
one of the most decorated Olympic female sprinters in American history, winning three gold and two silver medals across two Olympic Games. The Los Angeles native began racing at age 7, but gave up sports at age 19 to support her family.
Who is Florence Joyner aka Flo Joe
I am the third black woman to achieve EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award) status
Who is Viola Davis
I was the Chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party and creator of the Rainbow Coalition. At just 21 years old. The FBI thought I was a radical threat to the country and I was killed in Chicago in 1969
Who is Fred Hampton
In 1970, when she was a member of the Black Panther Party, Davis was arrested and put in jail for 18 months for a crime she wasn’t involved in. She was eventually found not guilty. Her case became a symbol of unfair treatment of Black people in the criminal justice system.
Who is Angela Davis
What is the name of my bakery, known throughout the city of Chicago for its delicious cakes and confections, located on East 75th Street in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood?
What is the Brown Sugar Bakery
My tragic death shocked the world. I am an all time highest scoring person for this team in California, a gold medalist and world Champ.
Who is Kobe Bryant
I recently won Album of the year at this years Grammy Awards.
Who is Beyonce'