Data Activists
She used data activism to highlight the atrocities of lynching in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries
Who is Ida B. Wells?
Negro spirituals originated during this period in American history.
What is slavery?
The pie Black people are eating on Thanksgiving
What is Sweet Potato Pie or Pecan Pie
The first black female billionaire
Who is Oprah Winfrey
This 2018 superhero film directed by Ryan Coogler features the fictional African nation of Wakanda.
What is "Black Panther"?
The data activist known for her work in exposing bias in facial recognition algorithms using spoken word poetry
Who is Joy Buolamwini?
This genre of music, influenced heavily by Negro Spirituals, emerged in African American churches and is known for its lively rhythms and heartfelt lyrics.
What is gospel music?
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What is bundles of hair?
The first African American second basemen
Who is Jackie Robinson
"You is kind. You is smart. You is important." is a line from this 2011 film.
What is "The Help"?
This NBA player founded the 7uice Foundation and the Bridge Program aiming to boost representation in STEM careers.
Who is Jaylen Brown?
"When I look back Over what He brought me through I realize that I made it Because I had You to hold on to"
What is "Never Would Have Made It" by Marvin Sapp?
This person who says "I'm not one of your little friends"
Who is my Mom
The first black Supreme Justice
Who is Thurgood Marshall
This data activist created the Legacy Museum to confront racial injustice and memorialize victims of lynching in the United States.
Who is Bryan Stevenson
This 2014 movie's soundtrack, produced by John Legend and Common, includes modern spirituals.
What is "Selma"?
Respond to this statement: "Mom can we go to McDonalds"
What is "Do you got McDonalds money"?
The most decorated gymnast in history, and she is widely considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time
Who is Simone Biles
This director and producer created the "Madea" film series.
Who is Tyler Perry?
Name of the spoken word poem that discusses how AI systems often fail to recognize darker-skinned faces
What is AI, Ain't I a Woman
"Rise Up" by this artist became an anthem for resilience and hope.
Who is Andra Day?
This black activist court case lead to the desegregation of American higher education.
Who is Heman Sweatt
This 2019 horror film directed by Jordan Peele features doppelgängers terrorizing a family.
What is "Us"?