Music Royalty
Her hit "Break My Soul" samples Robin S.'s "Show Me Love" and helped her become the most decorated Grammy artist of all time
Beyoncé
This actress made history as the first Black woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for "How to Get Away with Murder"
Viola Davis
Vice President Kamala Harris graduated from this HBCU in Washington, D.C
Howard University
This tennis superstar won 23 Grand Slam singles titles before retiring in 2022
Serena Williams
This model became the first Black woman to appear on the cover of American Vogue in 1974
Beverly Johnson
This comedian and actress gained fame through her Instagram and YouTube sketches before starring in "A Black Lady Sketch Show"
Quinta Brunson
This "Queen of Soul" became the first female artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Aretha Franklin
His first major film role was as N.W.A. member Ice Cube in "Straight Outta Compton" before starring in "Get Out"
Daniel Kaluuya
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As the "Sonic Boom of the South," this HBCU's marching band is famous for their "Tiger Run-On" and "J-Settes" dance team
Jackson State University
This country, known for its sprinting prowess, has produced the most Black athletes in Olympic history, with legends like Usain Bolt, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Merlene Ottey among its Olympians.
Jamaica
This designer's luxury streetwear brand Off-White collaborated with Nike and Louis Vuitton before his passing in 2021
Virgil Abloh
This TikTok creator became the most-followed person on the platform through his silent reactions to overly complicated "life hack" videos
Khaby Lame
This rapper's 2022 album "Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers" won him his third Grammy for Best Rap Album
Kendrick Lamar
This actress, comedian, and writer won an Emmy for her role in “The Bear” and also voiced April O’Neil in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Ayo Edebiri
Founded in 1837, this HBCU is recognized as the oldest existing Black college in America
Cheyney University
This gymnast made history by winning 25 World Championship medals and nicknamed the GOAT, before prioritizing mental health at the 2020 Olympics
Simone Biles
This pioneering fashion journalist served as creative director of Vogue and became known for his signature capes and larger-than-life presence
André Leon Talley
Known as the "Queen of Memes," this reality TV star from "Flavor of Love" became one of the most viral sources of reaction GIFs and memes
Tiffany "New York" Pollard
Known as the "Queen of Salsa," this Cuban-born singer popularized Latin music worldwide with her powerful voice, extravagant style, and signature catchphrase, "¡Azúcar!
Celia Cruz
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This actress made history as the first openly transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy in a major acting category for her role as Blanca Evangelista in Pose.
Mj Rodriguez
This HBCU produced notable alumni including Martin Luther King Jr., Spike Lee, and Samuel L. Jackson
Morehouse College
Known as "The Greatest," this boxer refused to be drafted into the Vietnam War, stating "I ain't got no quarrel with them Viet Cong"
Muhammad Ali
This fashion icon became the first Black creative director of a Louis Vuitton menswear collection
Pharrell Williams
This influential online community, known for its cultural commentary and creating viral trends, coined terms like "fleek" and popularized phrases like "throwing shade"
What is Black Twitter
Before becoming a solo artist, this singer was part of Tony! Toni! Toné! and later the music producer for HBO show Insecure
Raphael Saadiq
This actor made history by becoming the first African American to win an Academy Award in 1964 for his role in "Lilies of the Field"
Sidney Poitier
This HBCU was founded in 1881 by Booker T. Washington and became famous for George Washington Carver's agricultural research
Tuskegee University
This Olympic track star won four gold medals in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, defying Hitler's white supremacist ideology
Jesse Owens
This costume designer made history as the first Black woman to win an Oscar for Best Costume Design for "Black Panther" and won again for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"
Ruth E. Carter
Founded in 2005, this online platform became the first Black-owned social networking site to reach a million users
BlackPlanet