Milestones
January 20th, 2021 this young poet at spoke at the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden.
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Laureate Amanda Gorman
What was the original name of Africa?
“Alkebulan”
Written by Diana Ross, who didn’t know the song would be an anthem for LGBTQ+ community in the late 70s
I’m Coming Out
He was the first black filmmaker to produce a feature film
Oscar Micheaux
Jerome in da house, Jerome in da house, watch ya mouth, without a doubt”
Martin
Directed by John Singleton, the movie explains the views of people from different walks of life from racial tension, abuse, responsibility, and the meaning of an education on a university campus.
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A Higher Learning
“Black men and women who refuse to live under oppression are dangerous to white society because they become symbols of hope to their brothers and sisters, inspiring them to follow their example.”
Huey P Newton – Co-founder of Black Panther Party
Highly celebrated and popular in countries Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Cameroon. The variation of recipes is the root cause of debate on social media. What is this dish?
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Jollof rice
He became our first Black President, and is an author of “Promised Land”
Barack Obama
Who was the first black pope?
Pope Victor 1
This song appeared on Jay-z’s album 4:44, described a controversial figure who believed that his wealth and influence transcended race.
Story of O.J.
The American Ballet Theater: this prominent figure became the first black female principal
Misty Copeland
We are_______, in 90’s kind of world, I’m glad I got my girls”
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Living single
“A Raisin in the Sun”, “Heat in the night” was played by this actor. First black man to win Academy Award for “Best Actor” He was Denzel Washington in his time.
Sidney Poitier
“The idea of freedom is inspiring. But what does it mean? If you are free in a political sense but have no food, what's that? The freedom to starve?”
Angela Davis – Activist, Philosopher, Academic
A famous black comedian went to Egypt to view the Pyramids and temples, once he realized the people on the walls were black, he was amazed and said, “This could be my uncle”. Who is he?
“Richard Pryor”
Became the modern Black Superhero, the character was King of Wakanda
During the dark ages in Europe at 711 A.D. this group of African Descendants civilized Europe, by ushering the Renaissance era from mathematics, science, and creating a cosmopolitan city from 710 A.D. to 14. Who are they? What does their name mean?
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Moors: means black refers to a people, not a color
This song describes how America uses entertainment by black celebrities to distract the black community from violence and death, also highlights how black lives are devalued. This song is written by Donald Glover
This is America
1999 he earned the title grandmaster, making him the first Jamaican-African American grandmaster chess player
Maurice Ashley
“Were brothers, were happy, and were singing, and were colored, give me a high five
Wayans
Directed by Regina King, highlights the friendship of three African American figures inspiring the ideology of Black Power. The movie takes place in Florida.
“It is our duty to fight for our freedom. It is our duty to win. We must love each other and support each other. We have nothing to lose but our chains.”
Assata Shakur- Member of the Black Liberation Party
The ending of slavery forced White America to create this protected workgroup to protect jobs from slaves who were freedmen, what is this workgroup called?
Unions
The social injustice of African Americans being terrorized by police officers continues to fuel this strong movement. Known as BLM
Black Lives Matter
In 1932 in Alabama, this event changes the relationship between the African American community and government healthcare. The movie “Human Centipede” is a representation of such horrific events. The current state we are living in raises skepticism of the Covid-19 vaccine, what was the experiment called?
“The Tuskegee Experiment”
This song appeared on Stevie’s wonder Album: Innervisions. Tells the story of the hardships of a boy living in Mississippi and his dreams crushed moving to New York City.
Living for the City
First African American heavyweight boxing champion, also named “Galveston Giant”
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Jack Johnson
Steve Urkel becomes Stefan Urquelle
Family Matters
The Pursuit of Happyness
“If you’re treated a certain way you become a certain kind of person. If certain things are described to you as being real, they’re real for you whether they’re real or not”
James Baldwin- Novelist, essayist
This state of California was named after a Black Queen, what was her name?
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Queen Califia
Graduated from Howard University and the University of California Hastings College of law. She is the first female African American vice president.
Kamala Harris
1706 in Boston this slave help save generations of smallpox and considered created the foundation of Vaccinations.
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Onesimus
“I break chains all by myself, won’t let my freedom rot in Hell”.
Freedom
First black man to win three Grand Slam singles titles and retired in 1980.
Arthur Ashe
“Hey, baby write your number down before I don’t want it anymore”.
“Girl you look so good I wish I can plant you and grow a whole field of yall”
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McKenzie Bell aka Fresh Prince of Bel Aire
Takes places during the civil war where the north was trying to take a Confederate fort in South Carolina. Tells the story of the 54th regiment of voluntary black soldiers in Boston Massachusetts. Denzel Washington starred in the film.
Glory
“One of the 22 million black people who are the victims of democracy, nothing but disguised hypocrisy. So, I'm not standing here speaking to you as an American, or a patriot, or a flag-saluter, or a flag-waver -- no, not I. I'm speaking as a victim of this American system. And I see America through the eyes of the victim. I don't see any American dream; I see an American nightmare”.
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Bullet or Ballot Speech 1964 Malcolm X
The inventor of the first farmer almanac helped designed what is now Washington D.C., improve upon the clock, and present-day has a clock in London named after him called “Big Ben”.
Benjamin Banneker