General History
I was the first Black woman to refuse to give up my seat on a bus, sparking a pivotal movement in the Civil Rights era.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This animated Spider-Man movie introduced Miles Morales as the first Black Spider-Man
What is Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse?
This man accomplished scoring 40,000 in his NBA career.
Who is Lebron James
She said, 'Do you love me?' I tell her, 'Only partly' / I only love my bed and my mama, I'm sorry."
Who is Drake? (From "God’s Plan")
"I was the first to make the crossover from rap to acting, starring in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."
Who is Will Smith?
I was the first African American to star in a major television series, I Spy.
Who is Bill Cosby?
This actor is known for playing Jackie Robinson in the movie 42.
Who is Chadwick Boseman
This athlete, known as "Prime Time," played in two professional sports leagues in the same year.
Who is Deion Sanders
"She my best friend, yeah, we not a couple / She a rockstar, she a sick symbol."
Who is Playboi Carti? (From "Sky")
I was the first rapper to sign a deal with a major fashion house, creating a multi-million-dollar brand that redefined style.
Who is Kanye West? (*For Yeezy with Adidas)
I was the first African American woman to host a daytime talk show in 1986, paving the way for other Black women in the media industry
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
This comedian and filmmaker became the first Black person to win the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for Get Out
Who is Jordan Peele?
This African American woman is the most decorated tennis player of all time.
Who is Venus Williams
And the weather so breezy
Man, why can't life always be this easy?
Who is Kanye West? (From "Flashing Lights")
"I was the first female rapper to win a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album."
Who is Lauryn Hill? (*For The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill)
I was the first Black actor to portray an iconic superhero in a major movie, starring as Blade in the 1998 film Blade.
Who is Wesley Snipes?
This artist made history in 2022 as the first Black woman to win the Grammy for Record of the Year for a rap song.
Who is Lizzo?
"I was the first African American woman to win an Academy Award for Best Actress, paving the way for future Black actresses in Hollywood."
Who is Halle Berry? (For Monster's Ball in 2002)
"I don’t need a valentine, but I do need a freak."
Who is A Boogie wit da Hoodie? (From "Drowning")
"I was the first rapper to launch a successful tech company, creating a major impact in the industry by developing a streaming service that revolutionized how music is consumed."
Who is Dr. Dre? (For launching Beats by Dre, which later led to the creation of Beats Music, a precursor to Apple Music.)
I was the first African American woman to fly in space, opening doors for women of color in science and space exploration.
Who is Mae Jemison?
This movie is about three brilliant African American women in NASA released in 2016.
What is Hidden Figures
This civil rights leader is one of the founding members of the NAACP and wrote The Souls of Black Folk.
Who is W.E.B. Dubois
"If I had a dollar for every time they doubted me, I’d be rich."
Answer: Who is Lil Wayne? (From "6 Foot 7 Foot")
This person was the first self-made African American woman to become a millionaire.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker