Famous First
Who was the first Black president of the United States?
What did Garrett Morgan invent to make roads safer for drivers and pedestrians?
The Traffic Light
Which civil rights leader gave a famous speech at the Lincoln Memorial, sharing his dream of a world where people are judged by their character, not their skin color?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Which singer, known for hits like "Formation" and "Crazy in Love," is often referred to as "Queen Bey"?
Beyoncé
What was the name of the brutal journey across the Atlantic Ocean that enslaved Africans were forced to endure?
The Middle Passage
Who was the first Black woman to travel to space?
Mae Jemison
Which popular toy, invented by NASA scientist Lonnie Johnson, uses air pressure to shoot water long distances?
The Super soaker
Which brave woman’s decision to stay seated on a Montgomery bus led to a citywide boycott and helped spark the Civil Rights Movement?
Rosa Parks
Which artist, famous for her songs "Super Bass" and "Anaconda," is known as the "Queen of Rap" and has become a global icon in pop and hip-hop?
Nicki Minaj
True or False: The Middle Passage was a journey that enslaved Africans made to the Americas, often under brutal conditions.
True
Who was the first Black Major League Baseball player?
Jackie Robinson
What natural product did George Washington Carver experiment with to create hundreds of new products, including paints, soaps, and even glue?
Peanut
Who was the courageous abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor who risked her life multiple times to lead enslaved people to freedom?
Harriet Tubman
Which artist, known for her unique blend of R&B, hip-hop, and pop, gained fame with songs like "Truth Hurts" and "Good as Hell," and is recognized for empowering messages in her music?
Lizzo
What was the primary crop that enslaved people were forced to cultivate in the Caribbean, which became a major export?
Sugar
Who was the first Black woman to become a self-made millionaire?
Madam C.J. Walker
What rare and powerful metal, found only in Wakanda, is known for making Black Panther’s suit and Captain America’s shield nearly indestructible?
Vibranium
Which influential civil rights leader, known for his powerful speeches and advocacy for Black empowerment, was a key figure in the fight against racial injustice during the 1960s?
Malcolm X
Which hip-hop artist created the record label OVO Sound and is known for his hit songs "Hotline Bling" and "God's Plan"?
Drake
From which region in Africa did many enslaved people originate before being forcibly taken to the Americas?
West Africa