Civil Rights Movement
This iconic figure refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, sparking a major civil rights protest.
Who is Rosa Parks?
Known as the "Queen of Soul," she recorded hits like “Respect” and was a civil rights advocate.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This athlete broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball in 1947.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This abolitionist led more than 300 slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This professional basketball player, often called "King James," is one of the greatest players of all time and is known for his philanthropy.
Who is LeBron James?
He gave the famous "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington in 1963.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
This jazz musician, famous for songs like "What a Wonderful World," is often regarded as one of the most influential artists in American music.
Who is Louis Armstrong?
This legendary boxer, known as “The Greatest,” was a champion and social activist.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
The first African-American president of the United States, he served two terms from 2009 to 2017.
Who is Barack Obama?
This singer, famous for her album Lemonade, has become one of the biggest stars in music and a champion for social justice.
Who is Beyoncé?
This Supreme Court case, decided in 1954, declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
This artist’s 1977 album "Songs in the Key of Life" is considered one of the greatest albums of all time.
Who is Stevie Wonder?
This tennis icon won 23 Grand Slam singles titles and is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time.
Who is Serena Williams?
This African-American leader was a co-founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Who is W.E.B. Du Bois?
This woman became the first African-American and first woman to serve as Vice President of the United States in 2021.
Who is Kamala Harris?
This activist and writer became known for her poem “Still I Rise” and her advocacy for civil rights. Who is Maya Angelou?
Who is Maya Angelou?
This pioneering African-American sculptor is best known for his works "The Spirit of St. Louis" and "Double Negative."
Who is Melvin Edwards?
This basketball player, known as "Magic," became one of the most successful and influential NBA players of all time.
Who is Magic Johnson?
his leader promoted Black pride and unity through his organization, the UNIA.
Who is Marcus Garvey?
This actor won an Academy Award for his role in Moonlight and became a prominent advocate for the LGBTQ+ and Black communities.
Who is Mahershala Ali?
This historic 1965 march in Selma, Alabama, led by Dr. King, was a turning point for voting rights.
What is the Selma to Montgomery March?
This poet and playwright, a central figure in the Harlem Renaissance, wrote "The Negro Speaks of Rivers.
Who is Langston Hughes?
The first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal, she achieved victory in 1936.
Who is DeHart Hubbard?
An African-American born into slavery, ___ was the first person in the United States to lead a gay resistance group and the first known person to self-identify as a "queen of drag".
Who is William Dorsey Swann?
This poet and author, known for her work on race and identity, became the first African-American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2020.
Who is Jericho Brown?