History
This Civil Rights leader delivered the "I Have A Dream" Speech
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The first Black woman to win 5 Grammy awards in one year.
Who is Lauryn Hill
This film director became the first African American to win an Academy Award for best original screenplay in 2017 for the movie
"Get Out".
Who is Jordan Peele
Who created Hit the Quan?
Who is Rich Homie Quan
In 2018, she became the most decorated gymnast in world championship history, when she won gold four events.
Who is Simone Biles
This African American woman sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott when she refused to give up her seat to a white man.
Who is Rosa Parks
This 6 time Grammy award-winning singer recorded “I Have Nothing”.
Who is Whitney Houston
This comedian’s first TV role was on the series “The Parkers”. She played the part of Nikki Parker.
Who is Mo’Nique
This popular type of performance has been done at events known as Balls since the 1980s
What is Voguing
Known as the “Black Mamba” this iconic basketball player is known for his work-ethic, numerous NBA championship titles, and an Academy Award.
Who is Kobe Bryant
In this year slavery abolished in the United States
What is 1865
Originating in 1987 from Califonia was this male supergroup
Who is N.W.A
Issa Rae’s popular YouTube web-based series.
What is “The Misadventures of an Awkward Black Girl”
This Black athlete won four gold medals in the 1936 Berlin Olympics
Who is Jesse Owens
This attorney argued the case Brown vs. Board of Education leading to the desegregation of public schools. He also became the first black Supreme Court justice.
Who is Thurgood Marshall
This Atlanta based rapper’s real name is Nayvadius Wilburn.
Who is Future
Together this couple (one of them being a UIUC graduate) founder the BET channel
Who is Sheila Johnson & Robert Johnson
In what city did the dance Lean with it Rock with it/Laffey Taffy originate?
What is Atlanta,GA
On this NBA team, Shaquille O'Neal began his career
What is the Orlando Magic
He was one of the “Big Six” leaders of the 1960s civil rights movement. He organized protests and served in the U.S. House of Representatives for Georgia’s 5 congressional district.
Who is John Lewis
She was the first woman to land three number-one songs on Billboard’s streaming charts in a single year
Who is Megan Thee Stallion
What was the first black show on Disney Channel?
What is The Proud Family
She was the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field
Who is Alice Coachman