Actors
Famous for his roles in Django Unchained, the Avengers, and Pulp Fiction, this Black actor recently portrayed Uncle Sam during the Super Bowl Halftime Show
Samuel L Jackson
This musician is famous for songs like "Starboy", "Save Your Tears", "The Hills", and "Can't Feel My Face"
The Weeknd
This basketball player was the youngest to play in an NBA All Star game, second to score the most points in a single NBA games, and has won the NBA championship 5 times
Kobe Bryrant
People who spend lots of money and time collecting sneakers are referred to as this nickname
Sneakerheads
The man who said the iconic "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963
Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK)
Though she played well-known American Hero, Harriet Tubman, this actress is likely better known for her role as Elphaba in the Musical "Wicked"
Cynthia Erivo
This musician has won more Grammy's than any other music artists, and recently has been experimenting with new genres
Beyonce (35 Grammys)
What sports player made an appearance at the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Serena Williams
One of the world's most famous athletes created one of the world's most famous sneaker lines in the world.
Jordan's (Michael Jordan)
A method of rebelling against something/someone in a non-violent way
Civil Protest
This man is both a comedian and an actor, starting on SNL then eventually playing everyone's favorite animated Donkey (Shrek)
Eddie Murphy
The Super Bowl performer has multiple politically charged and deeply engaging albums under his belt, such as "To Pimp a Butterfly", "good kid, m.A.A.d city", and most recently "GNX"
Kendrick Lamar
Who just won the Super Bowl MVP in 2025
Jalen Hurts
This controversial musician started a shoe line that's gained a lot of popularity in the past decade
Kanye West (Yeezy's)
She refused to give up her seat on the bus to a white man.
Rosa Parks
This young actress has accomplished much since her time on Disney Channel, now starring some of the biggest movie franchises like Spider-Man and Dune
Zendaya
She recently became the third woman to win a Grammy for Best Rap Album in 2025
Doechii
Wearing the number 42, this man was the first African American MLB player
Jackie Robinson
Famous musician, Rihanna, started her makeup/clothing brand in 2017
Fenty
Passed after the Civil War, laws that prevented Black Americans from receiving equal rights in the United States.
Jim Crow Laws
This actor, better known for his voice than his acting roles, has narrated many commercials, documentaries, and TV shows.
Morgan Freeman
This musician, known as "Childish Gambino", has also starred in Movies, TV shows, and has directed several other projects.
Donald Glover
This African American woman is arguably the most well-known gymnast in the world, with 7 gold metals from the Olympics, she is the most decorated gymnast of all time
Simone Biles
A fashion style known as "Street Wear" was popularized by Black Women wearing graphic tees, baggy jeans, and sneakers around this major U.S city
New York City
The Amendment that gives Black Americans the right to vote.
15th Amendment