Movies & TV
This 90s sitcom starred Will Smith as a West Philly teenager who moved in with his wealthy relatives in Bel-Air.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
This artist's 2016 album "Lemonade" is hailed as a powerful statement of Black womanhood.
Beyoncé
This former Chicago Bulls player, known for his dominant performances and six NBA championships, is often considered the greatest basketball player of all time.
Micheal Jordan
This cheesy, baked side dish is a favorite at Black cookouts, and everyone knows not just anyone can make it right.
Mac and Cheese
This woman is the first Black and South Asian Vice President of the United States.
Kamala Harris
In this 1995 film, Ice Cube and Chris Tucker portray two friends dealing with life in the neighborhood on a very eventful Friday.
Friday
This man is known as the King of Pop, with iconic albums like Thriller and Bad under his belt.
Micheal Jackson
This gymnast won four gold medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics and is known for her incredible performances and resilience.
Simone Biles
This slow-cooked green leafy vegetable, often seasoned with smoked turkey or ham hock, is a staple.
Collard Greens
He delivered the iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington in 1963.
Martin Luther King Jr.
This animated series follows two siblings living with their grandfather in a suburban neighborhood and tackles serious social issues.
The Boondocks
This West Coast rapper, known for "California Love" and "Changes," became a symbol of resistance and empowerment in hip-hop before his untimely death.
Tupac Shakur
This baseball player, known for breaking Major League Baseballâs color barrier in 1947, played for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Jackie Robinson
This bright red or purple drink, made with a sugary powder mix, is a cookout staple and loved by all the kids.
Kool-Aid
This actor made history as the first Black superhero to lead a Marvel film with "Black Panther."
Chadwick Boseman
This 1991 film, directed by John Singleton, follows the lives of three friends in South Central Los Angeles as they navigate the challenges of growing up in a tough environment.
Boyz n the Hood
This duo is known for revolutionizing the hip-hop world with hits like "Hey Ya!" and "Ms. Jacksonâ.
OutKast
This tennis star has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any player in the Open Era, and is widely considered one of the greatest female athletes of all time.
Serena Williams
This cold, refreshing fruit is often sliced and served as a snack or dessert on hot cookout days.
Watermelon
She was a co-founder of the NAACP and an advocate for civil rights and women's suffrage.
Ida B. Wells
This 2016 film tells the true story of three African American women mathematicians who played crucial roles in NASAâs space race during the 1960s.
Hidden Figures
This soul group, known for songs like "My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud to Beg," was one of Motown's most successful acts.
The Temptations
This former NFL player became a prominent activist for social justice and was known for his protest during the national anthem.
Colin Kaepernick
This Southern breakfast dish, though not typically served at cookouts, sparks debate among Black families about whether it should be eaten with sugar or salt.
Grits
He was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
Nelson Mandela