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This artist opened his symbolism-filled super bowl halftime show saying "The revolution is about to be televised. You picked the right time, but the wrong guy.”
Who is Kendrick Lamar
A prominent minister and leader of the Civil Rights Movement, he was widely regarded as one of the greatest nonviolent leaders in history
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
He is the first black golf champion to tour the Professional Golf Association (PGA) circuit
Who is Tiger Woods
The first black female billionaire and first black woman to host a nationally syndicated talk show in 1986
Who is Oprah Winfrey
She is ranked as the 2nd best-selling female artist of the 21st century, with record sales of more than 37 million dollars
Who is Beyonce
He popularized the phrase "by any means necessary" advocating for Black self-defense and empowerment
Who is Malcom X
She is the most decorated American gymnast in history, with 32 Olympic and World Championship medals
Who is Simone Biles.
This agricultural scientist developed over 300 products from peanuts to combat soil depletion in the South
Who is George Washington Carver
"He's a good man, Savannah. A GOOD man."
What is Waiting to Exhale
This flamboyant Public Enemy rapper made wearing a necklace consisting of clocks and timepieces a fashion statement in the 1980's
Who is Flavor Flav
This lawyer and NAACP litigator successfully argued Brown v. Board of Education before the Supreme Court
Who is Thurgood Marshall
A member of the 1992 Olympic Dream Team and the Chicago Bulls, he is credited with making the NBA internationally known
Who is Michael Jordan
She was the first black female millionaire with her own revolutionary black hair products
Who is Madame C. J. Walker
This album, released in 1982, is the best-selling album of all time
What is Michael Jackson's Thriller
This activist and journalist co-founded the Black Panther Party in 1966
Who is Huey P. Newton (with Bobby Seale)
This sprinter set a world record in the 100m and 200m dashes at the 1988 Olympics, earning the nickname “The Fastest Woman Alive”
Who is Florence Griffith Joyner (Flo-Jo)
This filmmaker became the first ever Black woman to direct a film that grossed over $100 million at the box office
Who is Ava DuVernay
This singer, songwriter, and pianist defined the 1960s soul music era and earned the title "Queen of Soul".
Who is Aretha Franklin
This investigative journalist, educator, and early leader in the civil rights movement was also co-founder of the NAACP
Who is Ida B. Wells
The first Black baseball player to hit 600 home runs
Who is Willie Mays
Founded in 1837, this is recognized as the first HBCU in the US
What is Cheyney University of Pennsylvania