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This actor won an Oscar for his portrayal of the titular character in the film Training Day in 2002.
Who is Denzel Washington
This man led the first organized and successful revolt of enslaved Africans aboard the ship La Amistad in 1839.
Who is Cinqué
This artist’s 1982 album Thriller is the best-selling album of all time.
Who is Michael Jackson
This legendary baseball player broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947 when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Who is Jackie Robinson
This historically Black college is located in Washington, D.C., and Kamala Harris attended this college.
What is Howard University
This iconic TV show, which ran from 1975 to 1985, was one of the first primetime series to feature an all-Black cast.
What is The Jeffersons
In 1964, this civil rights leader was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent efforts to end racial segregation.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Known as the "Queen of Soul," she passed away in 2018 after a legendary career spanning five decades.
Who is Aretha Franklin
In 1992, this basketball player became the first African American to be inducted into the NBA's Hall of Fame.
Who is Earl Lloyd
It is known for its "Marching 100" band; this HBCU is located in Florida.
What is Florida A&M University
In 2018, this film became the first superhero movie to be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
What is Black Panther
In 2008, this individual became the first African American president of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama
This rapper's debut album Illmatic is often hailed as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time.
Who is Nas
This tennis star won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any player in the Open Era.
Who is Serena Williams
This HBCU is known as the home of the "Aggies."
What is North Carolina A&T State University
She became the first Black woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Monster's Ball (2001).
Who is Halle Berry
In 1921, this thriving Black community in Oklahoma was destroyed in what became known as the Tulsa Race Massacre.
What is Greenwood or "Black Wall Street"
This famous jazz musician, known for his innovative work on the trumpet, recorded the influential album Kind of Blue in 1959.
Who is Miles Davis
This boxer, known as "The Greatest," became the first fighter to win the world heavyweight title three times.
Who is Muhammad Ali
This HBCU produced civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Spike Lee.
What is Morehouse College
This late actor and activist famously portrayed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the film Selma (2014).
Who is David Oyelowo
This African-American abolitionist and women's rights activist delivered the famous "Ain't I a Woman?" speech in 1851.
Who is Sojourner Truth
This iconic musician was known for hits like "Purple Rain" and "When Doves Cry," and was known for his eclectic, genre-defying music.
Who is Prince
In 1960, this basketball player was the first African American to play in the NBA’s All-Star Game.
Who is Earl Monroe
The first HBCU was founded in 1837.
What is Cheyney University of Pennsylvania