Women
The documentary "Becoming," by which former First Lady, has soared in viewership in recent weeks on Netflix.
Who is Michelle Obama?
"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee."
Who is Muhammad Ali.
This woman, often called "the mother of the civil rights movement" refused to give up her seat which instigated the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This WV native and Harvard professor has published many books and presented documentaries such as Finding Your Roots and African American Lives on PBS about black history.
Who is Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.? (also accept SKip Gates)
This series is about Madam C.J. Walker, the first documented self-made woman millionaire in America, who developed a line of hair care and cosmetics for black women.
What is Self Made?
In 1946, Jackie Robinson was the first person of color signed to MLB by the Brooklyn Dodgers. This is his legendary jersey number.
What is 42?
This film portrays the events that led up to "Bloody Sunday" and what is now known as the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
What is Selma?
"You have to know what sparks the light in you, so that you, in your own way can illuminate the world."
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
Three African American female mathematician's contribution to space exploration portrayed in the film Hidden Figures worked for this organization.
What is NASA?
What is the Heisman trophy?
In August 1963, this civil rights leader delivered his famous speech, "I Have a Dream" from the front steps of the Lincoln Memorial in DC.
Who is Martin Luther King, Jr.?
This film is based on Solomon Northrup's memoirs of being kidnapped in DC and sold into slavery in the Louisiana for a long period of time before being reunited with his family.
What is Twelve Years A Slave?
The Six Triple Eight is a film about the 6888th Central Postal Battalion, a predominantly black female battalion, sent to Europe to boost soldier morale by designing a system to process and deliver mail to troops in which war?
What is World War II?
The film King Richard is about this pair of famous sisters and their father.
Who are Venus and Serena Williams?
"Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America."
Who is Representative John Lewis?
This abolitionist and social activist born in MD in 1822 helped rescue approximately 70 enslaved people using the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
"When someone shows you who they are, believe them – the first time."
Who is Maya Angelou?
The film Remember the Titans is based on a real football team from which Virginia city?
What is Alexandria?
This Civil Rights activist dedicated his life to the cause, ran for President of the United States twice, and passed away in February 2026.
Who is Jesse Jackson?
This "King of Calypso" singer, actor, and activist was instrumental in organizing the 1985 grammy-winning "We Are the World" effort to raise funds for Africa.
Who is Harry Belafonte?