black influencers
She refused to give her seat up and this was one major event that started the movement we know today the Montgomery bus boycott. Who is the lady?
Rosa Parks
In 2003, this NBA star made his debut as the youngest player ever to be drafted into the NBA at just 18 years old. Who is this person?
Lebron James
who was the first black president of the United States?
Barack Obama
What Black Music artist has the most Grammys Awards?
Hint: It's a woman
Beyonce (32 grammy awards)
What big movements do we have that advocate for Black women/girls empowerment and visibility through social media. And this other movement is an influential social movement founded, calling attention to issues of systemic racism and police violence, and became a rallying cry for justice. And became rebranded with the death of George Floyd.
#BlackgirlMagic
#BlackLivesMatter
who gave the speech "I have a dream"?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This legendary boxer, known as "The Greatest," passed away in 2016, but in the 2000s, he was honored with numerous awards and humanitarian efforts.
Who was the first black woman to run for president?
Shirley Chisholm
In 2008, this rapper made history by being the first hip-hop artist to have an album debut at number one on the Billboard 200 with his album "808s & Heartbreak."
What is the NAACP?
This 2000s organization, founded by civil rights leaders, is dedicated to economic empowerment, equality, and justice for African Americans through legal action and public policy advocacy.
This woman was born a slave, escaped and freed over 300 others from slavery. Who is she?
Harriet Tubman
This tennis legend became the first Black woman to achieve the No. 1 ranking in singles in 2002.
Serena Williams
Who was the first black woman elected to the united states congress in 1968?
Shirley Chisholm
Who is this person?
She launched her own media empire with her own show and program as its centerpiece during the 2000s.
Oprah Winfrey
What was the original name for black history month?
Negro history week
At just 6 years old, this girl changed history by desegregating an all-white school in New Orleans. Who is she?
Ruby Bridges
This guy is the fastest man in the world.
Who was the first black woman millionaire in America?
Madam CJ Walker
This singer and songwriter was referred to as "the king of pop"?
Michael Jackson
What holiday recognizes the freedom of ALL slaves in the US?
Juneteenth
This black Muslim minister and human rights activist was a popular and outspoken figure during the civil rights movement. Who is he?
Malcolm X
This NFL quarterback became the center of controversy in 2016 when he began kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice and police brutality.
Colin Kaepernick
Who was the first black person to appear on a US postal stamp?
Booker T. Washington
Who was the first black person with their own network television series?
nat king cole
What is the name of the art movement that was a revival for black art, music, dance, fashion, literature, theater, and politics that was centered in New York?
Harlem Renaissance