Celebrities and Athletes
With popular songs such as "Beat it" and "Man in the Mirror", this legendary singer was labelled as the King of Pop for his transformative lyrics and incredible on stage presence.
Who is Michael Jackson?
After a revolutionary election in 2008, this man became the first black president of the United States of America.
Who is Barack Obama?
Attributed to being the creator of peanut butter, this black scientist was crucial to the understanding and development of a variety of food science endeavors regarding peanuts, soybeans, and other plants.
Who is George Washington Carver?
What is February?
This man broke the "color barrier" by being the first black man to play in major league baseball.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This loveable astrophysicist is a popular personality who has voiced numerous documentaries, been on Bill Nye's show, and won an award from NASA due to his contributions to our knowledge of astrophysics and the universe around us.
Who is Neil deGrasse Tyson?
These four colors are the colors of the Pan-African and Ethiopian flags and represent Black History Month.
What are red, green, black, and yellow?
Known for her loyal fans and diverse career from movies to stage performances, this singer was the first black woman to headline Coachella.
Who is Beyonce?
After a divisive election 2020, this woman became the first black woman to serve as Vice President of the United States of America.
Who is Kamala Harris?
Despite facing significant challenges due to her time, this woman's mathematical prowess was paramount to getting humans into space. So much so, she and her friends had an entire movie made about her...figure that.
Who is Katherine Johnson?
Although the Emancipation Proclamation was given and distributed two years prior, this date in 1865 was the date that the final enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were notified of their freedom, and is now celebrated as a national holiday.
What is June 19th? (Or Juneteenth)
This athlete gained popularity and criticism after a silent protesting demonstration in which he knelt on one knee during the national anthem.
Who is Colin Kaepernick?
After facing extreme discrimination in her hometown, this woman became the first black girl to attend a formerly segregated school.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
After inventing an extremely successful line of hair-care products for black people, this woman became the first black millionaire in history.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
Although the name may lead you to thinking about trains, this major piece of history was actually a network of abolitionists, safe houses, and secret routes that helped enslaved Africans escape to free states.
What is the Underground Railroad?
This woman, known for her on-screen personality and generous gift-giving practices, was the first black American woman to become a certified billionaire.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
A fierce racial justice advocate, this man is regarded as an iconic political activist who believed that protest cannot always be peaceful if it is intended to create change.
Who is Malcolm X?
23 years after we first set foot on the moon, this incredible scientist was the first black woman to travel to space.
Who is Dr. Mae Jemison?
This amendment officially abolished slavery in the United States.
What is the 13th amendment?