music & films
Known as the ¨queen of soul¨, this iconic singers powerful voice and hits like ¨Respect¨ changed the music industry
Aretha Franklin
She made history as the first black woman to serve as California's attorney general before rising to become the nation's second highest executive official
Kamala Harris
Who is your mom not one of?
¨Your little friends¨
This entrepreneur built a hair care empire in the early 1900s and became one of Americas first self-made billionaires
Madam C. J. Walker
Who became NASA’s first Black female engineer?
Mary Jackson
This fierce, funny, and unforgettable character is known for her no nonsense attitude, and big heart, starring in a hit series of movies
Madea
Which basketball player is recognized for changing the sport with his exceptional shooting range, has earned multiple MVP titles, and guided his team to three NBA championships?
Stephen Curry
How do you know its time to come home?
The street lights came on
Daughter of a legendary singer, this actress, entertainer, and entrepreneur founded what hair care brand?
Pattern
Who was the agricultural scientist who developed hundreds of uses for peanuts, soybeans, and sweet potatoes?
George Washington Carver
Who was the first black person to receive album of the year at the grammys?
Stevie Wonder
She is currently serving as the first black woman on the supreme court
Ketanji Brown Jackson
¨Y _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ o _ a _ _ _ _ _ ne_¨
¨You got Mcdonalds money¨
This supermodel became one of the first black models to appear on the cover of French Vogue and Time magazine in the 1980s
Naomi Campbell
Whose cells were taken without her consent and therefore became the key to many medical accomplishments?
Henrietta Lacks
This 2015 film follows a boxing champ´s son training with a retired fighter
Creed
This outspoken activist became a major voice for Black empowerment in the 1960´s and said "A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything.¨
Malcom X
What dish is known as the black peoples lasagna?
mostaccioli
This Harlem Renaissance figure and activist helped polarize natural hairstyles and celebrate black beauty in the early 20th century
Marcus Gravey
Who was the Black man who created the filament (the light) for the light bulb?
Lewis Howard Latimer
In which movie did someone say ¨You told Harpo to beat me¨
The Color Purple
Which civil rights leader was a key strategist behind the 1965 voting rights act and represented Atlanta in Congress?
John Lewis
Identical teens adopted into different families reunite by chance at a mall in this WB sitcom.
Sister Sister
This fashion editor became the first Black creative director at Vogue and was known for highlighting diversity in high fashion
Andre Leon Talley
Who was one the first doctors to perform a successful open-heart surgery?
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams