He is a former American football safety. He played college football at Fresno State, and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Who is he?
Philip Thomas
The originators of this hashtag and call to action came from these three amazing women, Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi.
In 2011, Forbes listed him as the highest-paid man in entertainment, earning US$130 million between May 2010 and May 2011. He created and performs the Madea character, a tough elderly woman. Who is he?
Tyler Perry
In order to escape from slavery this man decided to use this to gain his freedom. What was it?
Hint: UPS / Fed Ex
Henry Box Brown
This African queen is a legend who has inspired millions of artists around the world, including William Shakespeare. Who was she?
Queen Cleopatra of Egypt
She made history, becoming the first Black woman to win a speed skating medal by taking home gold in the women's 500m final in Beijing 2022 Olympics.
Erin Jackson
Even though he was not given credit, this Black man discovered the North Pole, and no it's not Santa Claus. Who was he?
Matthew Henson
She went from a Disney Channel star to a blockbuster movie star, and was in Spider man no way home. Who is she?
Zendaya
For 85 minutes, she became the first woman with presidential power. Who was this sister?
Kamala Harris
He was the ruler of the kingdom of Mali from 1312 C.E. to 1337 C.E. During his reign, he had one of the richest kingdoms of Africa, and was the richest man in the world. Who was he?
Mansa Musa
A 6'9", 225 pounds he was forward-center from Fresno State, and was the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) Defensive Player of the Year. He signed a 10-day contract with the NBA team Seattle Super Sonics on March 2, 2006. Who is he?
Noel Felix
On June 13, 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson nominated this distinguished civil rights lawyer to the Supreme Court of the United States, making him the first African American justice to serve on it. Who is he?
Thurgood Marshall
This Black man is a producer, rapper, and fashion designer who parlayed his production success in the late 1990s and early 2000s. His shoe deal with adidas in making yeezy, helped make him a billionaire. Who is he?
Kanye West
What does BET stand for?
Black Entertainment Television
As of 2020, she is the only solo artist besides Mariah Carey to have hit No. 1 in four different decades. Who is she?
Beyoncé
He made history by becoming the first professional athlete to win an Academy Award. Who is he?
Kobe Bryant
She is an activist who was a pioneer in the civil rights movement in Alabama during the 1950s. She refused to give up her seat on a bus months before Rosa Parks' more famous protest. Who is she?
Claudette Colvin
She has won three Grammy Awards, a Billboard Music Award, and a BET Award. But aside from her incredibly popular music, she is known for her advocacy and her dedication to practicing body positivity and self-love. Who is she?
Lizzo
She was a spy for the Union during the Civil War, and known as Moses for helping free Black people from being enslaved. Who was she?
Harriet Tubman
Kendrick Lamar
She is a Two-time All-American, and won 6 championships at the University of Oregon. Who is she?
Ashante Horsley
She was a businesswoman and philanthropist who was one of the first black female millionaires in the United States. She built an international beauty business that had 25,000 active sales agents by 1919. Who is she?
Madam CJ Walker
In September 1992, she took off and became the first African American woman to enter space. Who is she?
Mae Jemison
He was the first African American launched into space. Who was he?
Guy Bluford
This sister was an attorney and author, also she served as the first lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. She was the first African-American woman to serve in this position. Who is she?
Michelle Obama