TV Shows/Movies
This sitcom features the Banks family and their street‑smart nephew from West Philadelphia.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
This R&B duo of sisters is known for angelic harmonies and starred in Grown‑ish before launching solo careers.
Chlöe & Halle Bailey
This basketball star became known for his sky‑high dunks, six championships, and a competitive drive that defined the Chicago Bulls dynasty.
Michael Jordan
This black hair entrepreneur invented the hot comb.
Madame CJ Walker
This performer is known for his smooth charm, iconic dance moves, and a long career that includes roles in Independence Day, Men in Black, and Ali
Will Smith
In this 2006 musical film, Beyoncé, Jennifer Hudson, and Jamie Foxx bring Motown‑inspired drama to the big screen.
Dreamgirls
This legendary vocalist, known as the “Queen of Funk,” first rose to fame as the lead singer of Rufus before launching a solo career that gave us hits like “I’m Every Woman” and “Ain’t Nobody.”
Chaka Khan
This tennis legend has won multiple Grand Slam titles and is known for her powerful serve, iconic outfits, and dominance across two decades.
Serena Williams
What is the name of the influential record label founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. in Detroit, which played a pivotal role in the development of music?
Motown Records
This actor won an Oscar for playing a corrupt detective in Training Day and is also known for powerful roles in films like Malcolm X and Fences.
Denzel Washington
This 2018 superhero film became a cultural phenomenon and introduced Wakanda to the world.
Black Panther
Who made the the term "YOLO" (You Only Live Once) popular?
Who is Drake?
He won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics held in Berlin, Germany.
Who is Jesse Owens?
This court case ended legal segregation in public schools
Brown v. Board of Education
This actress won an Academy Award for If Beale Street Could Talk and is also known for her work in Ray, Watchmen, and American Crime.
Regina King
In this 1988 film, a prince from Zamunda travels to Queens, New York, in search of true love.
Coming to America
This artist’s album Confessions became one of the best‑selling R&B albums of the 2000s
Usher
This track‑and‑field superstar is known as the fastest man in the world, holding world records in both the 100m and 200m.
Usain Bolt
What was the first Black-owned company to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange?
1. Telfar
2. BET Black Entertainment Television
3. Oprah Winfrey Network OWN
BET Black Entertainment Television
This actress starred in How to Get Away with Murder, won an Oscar for Fences, and is one of the few performers to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting.
Viola Davis
In what TV show does a formerly broke professor move into a luxury apartment after becoming a bestselling author?
The Parkers
Beyoncé used to sing with this hit group.
Destiny's Child
This dominant boxer became the first American woman to win back‑to‑back Olympic gold medals in the sport and later earned the nickname “The GWOAT” for her undefeated run across multiple weight classes.
Claressa Shields
This black rapper has made several multi-platinum albums and has also stared on the famous television show Power.
50 Cent
This actor rose to fame on The Wire and later became known for roles in Luther, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, and Beasts of No Nation.
Idris Elba