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Known as "His Airness," this Chicago Bulls legend won six NBA championships in the 1990s and became an international icon.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This 1991 film, directed by John Singleton, was the first feature film directed by an African American to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director.
What is “Boyz in the Hood”?
This man was the first human created by God, according to the Book of Genesis.
Who is Adam?
Before going solo, this artist was a member of the girl group Destiny’s Child, which broke records in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Who is Beyoncé?
This 1991 film starring Eddie Murphy follows a wealthy African prince who travels to Queens, New York, in search of a wife.
What is Coming to America?
This boxer, known as "The Greatest," became the first three-time World Heavyweight Champion and famously refused to be drafted for the Vietnam War.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
This actor, famous for his roles in Training Day and Malcolm X, won the 2002 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Who is Denzel Washington?
He led the Israelites out of Egypt and parted the Red Sea to allow them to escape from Pharaoh’s army.
Who is Moses?
Known as the "Queen of Soul," this Detroit native’s iconic hits include "Respect" and "A Natural Woman."
Who is Aretha Franklin?
Considered the most popular sport for Black people, especially in the U.S. The sport has a rich history of Black athletes excelling at the highest levels.
What is basketball?
In 2016, this NFL quarterback began kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice, sparking a nationwide movement.
Who is Colin Kaepernick?
Known for creating the hit show Insecure, this writer, producer, and actress also starred in the HBO series.
Who is Issa Rae?
This disciple walked on water toward Jesus but began to sink when his faith wavered.
Who is Peter?
One of the best-selling male Black gospel artists of all time, with over 13 million albums sold. This artist also led urban gospel choirs like The Family, God's Property, and One Nation Crew.
Who is Kirk Franklin?
This mountain is where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God.
What is Mount Sanai?
This wide receiver holds the NFL record for most career receiving yards, playing for the San Francisco 49ers and later the Carolina Panthers.
Who is Jerry Rice?
This filmmaker directed Do the Right Thing (1989), a groundbreaking film about racial tensions in Brooklyn, which earned him an Academy Award nomination.
Who is Spike Lee?
This man, known for his wisdom, wrote many of the Proverbs and is credited with authoring the Book of Ecclesiastes.
Who is Solomon?
Known for his activism and sharp social commentary, this rapper from Compton made waves with his 2015 album To Pimp a Butterfly.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
Considered to be the most famous rapper from Chicago, Illinois.
Who is Kanye West?
This tennis star from the Bahamas became the first Black man to reach a Grand Slam singles final in 1974, achieving an upset over the world's No. 1 player at the time.
Who is Arthur Ashe?
The soundtrack for this 2018 Marvel superhero film, featuring Kendrick Lamar, became a cultural phenomenon.
What is Black Panther?
In this story, a young boy is sold into slavery by his brothers but later rises to become a powerful leader in Egypt.
Who is Joseph?
This protest song, “A Change is Gonna Come” released in 1964, became an anthem for the civil rights movement and is known for its powerful refrain, "It's been a long time coming." The song is by who?
Who is Sam Cooke?
Before ascending to heaven, Jesus instructed His disciples to wait in Jerusalem for this gift, which came on Pentecost.
What is the Holy Spirit?