Historical Moments
Entertainment
Athletes
Creators
Entertainment II
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What historical speech begins with "I have a dream"?
Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. 
100
Which rapper became the first artist to have a song reach 1 billion streams on Spotify?
Drake (One Dance, 2016)
100
Who made one of the most famous one-handed catches in NFL history during a game against the Cowboys in 2014?
Odell Beckham Jr.
100
Which Black rapper and fashion designer is known for his collaboration with Adidas on the Yeezy sneaker line?
Kanye West
100
Which artist made history by becoming the first Black woman to head a luxury fashion house at LVMH with her brand, Fenty?
Rihanna
200
In 2008, which African American became the first Black president of the United States?
Barak Obama
200
Who is the first Black woman to win the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series twice
Zendaya
200
Which Black NBA player was named the NBA Finals MVP in 2020, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to their 17th championship?
Lebron James
200
Which Black creator is known for his innovative works in the fashion world, such as his collaboration with Nike on Air Jordans?
Michael Jordan
200
Which pioneering African American actress became the first Black woman to win an Emmy Award for Lead Actress in a Drama for her role in How to Get Away with Murder?
Viola Davis
300
What was the name of the secret network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom?
The Underground Railroad
300
Which film became the first superhero movie with a majority Black cast and was a global box office hit?
Black Panther
300
Which Black female gymnast became the first American to win an Olympic all-around gold medal?
Gabby Douglas
300
Who created the fashion brand Off-White, blending streetwear with luxury?
Virgil Abloh
300
Which rapper made history in 2018 by becoming the first artist outside of classical and jazz music to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music
Kendrick Lamar
400
What Black woman refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Rosa Parks 
400
Who was the first female artist to have all of her studio albums debut at number one on the Billboard 200 chart?
Beyonce
400
First woman to win a Grand Slam while pregnant
Serena Williams
400
Which Black scientist and agricultural chemist developed over 300 products from peanuts, sweet potatoes, and other crops?
George Washington Carver
400
Which rapper, originally from New York, became a global superstar with albums like Ready to Die and Life After Death before his untimely death in 1997?
The Notorious B.I.G.
500
Which event in 1960 marked the beginning of a series of sit-ins at lunch counters to protest segregation in the South?
The Greensboro Sit-ins
500
Who is known as the "Queen of Soul"?
Aretha Franklin 
500
Which gymnast holds the record for the most World Championship medals and is considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time?
Simone Biles
500
Which famous Black woman inventor developed a line of hair care products and became the first self-made female millionaire in America?
Madam C.J. Walker
500
Which African American singer's album Thriller (1982) remains the best-selling album of all time?
Michael Jackson
600
Who became the first African American woman to travel in space, aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992?
Mae Jemison
600
Which legendary singer became the first Black artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show?
Michael Jackson
600
Who was the first Black golfer to win the Masters Golf Tournament?
Tiger Woods 
600
Who invented the ironing board?
Sarah Boone
600
Which legendary African American jazz musician was known for his trumpet playing and became one of the most influential artists in the history of jazz?
Louis Armstrong
700
In 1955, which African American teenager's murder in Mississippi sparked national outrage and contributed to the Civil Rights Movement?
Emmett Till
700
Which Black woman became the first billionaire in entertainment?
Oprah Winfrey
700
Which Black athlete became the first to win the NBA MVP award unanimously in 2017?
Stephen Curry
700
Who invented the three-light traffic signal, improving road safety worldwide?
Garrett Morgan
700
Which trailblazing African American actress became the first Black woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Carmen Jones (1954)?
Dorothy Dandridge
