Music
What music genre, characterized by its use of turntables and sampling, was founded in Black American communities in the Bronx, New York, in the 1970s?
Hip Hop
Who gave his “I Have A Dream Speech” on September 9, 1965
Martin Luther King Jr.
She starred as Dorothy in the 1978 film version of The Wiz, a reimagining of The Wizard of Oz.
Diana Ross
Who was the first African American to break the color barrier in Major League Baseball (MLB)?
Jackie Robinson
Who invented the first successful peanut-based products and developed over 300 uses for peanuts?
George Washington Carver
What does BSU stand for?
Black Student Union
Which legendary African American singer is known as the "King of Pop"?
Michael Jackson
Who was the first African American to refuse to give up their seat?
Claudette Colvin
This actor voiced the character of Oscar in the animated film Shark Tale (2004).
Will Smith
She won gold in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, becoming one of the most decorated American sprinters of her time.
Florence Griffith Joyner
She made the ironing board better so people could iron clothes more easily.
Sarah Boone
What does HBCU stand for?
Historically Black Colleges & Universities
This cultural movement influenced art, music, and literature during the 1920s in New York City.
Harlem Renaissance
Who was the Black American mathematician and NASA scientist portrayed in the film “Hidden Figures” for her pivotal role in the early days of the U.S. space program?
Katherine Johnson
In 2013, she became the first African American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 12 Years a Slave.
Lupita Nyong'o
She won a record 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the Open Era, and dominated women’s tennis for over two decades.
Serena Williams
George Crum is credited for unintentionally creating this snack.
Potato Chips
What does DEI stand for?
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Known as the “Queen of Soul,” she recorded hits like Respect and Natural Woman, becoming one of the most influential singers of the 20th century.
Aretha Franklin
First African American to hold a seat on the Supreme Court.
Thurgood Marshall
This director is known for films like Get Out, Us, and Nope.
Who is Jordan Peele
In 1984, this player became the first overall pick in the NBA Draft and went on to win six championships with the Chicago Bulls.
Michael Jordan
This African American inventor created the first successful electric light bulb filament.
Lewis Latimer
What does BIPOC stand for?
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
This singer, known as the “Prince of Motown,” recorded hits like Superstition and Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours.
Stevie Wonder
This 1896 Supreme Court case upheld racial segregation under the doctrine of “separate but equal,” a precedent that stood until it was overturned in 1954.
Plessy v. Ferguson
Released in 1991, this film directed by John Singleton made him the youngest person ever nominated for Best Director at the Oscars and highlighted life in South Central Los Angeles.
Boyz n the Hood
At the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, he won gold in the 200 meters and famously raised his gloved fists during the medal ceremony in a powerful protest for civil rights.
Tommie Smith
Who invented the home security system, improving safety in households?
Marie Van Brittan Brown
What does NAACP stand for?
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People