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He delivered the “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This singer is known as the “King of Pop.”
Who is Michael Jackson?
He became the first Black U.S. President in 2008.
Who is Barack Obama?
This sitcom follows the Banks family and their nephew from Philly.
What is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
This popular West African dish is made of rice, tomatoes, and spices, and is often enjoyed at family gatherings.
What is Jollof rice?
She refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This Grammy-winning artist made history with her album SOS and hits like “Kill Bill.”
This gymnast has won multiple Olympic gold medals for the U.S.
Who is Simone Biles?
A 2018 superhero movie set in Wakanda.
What is Black Panther?
This Caribbean island is the birthplace of reggae music and Bob Marley.
What is Jamaica?
This abolitionist led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This rapper from Toronto is known for hits like “God’s Plan” and “Hotline Bling.”
Who is Drake?
She became the first Black woman Vice President of the U.S.
Who is Kamala Harris?
She starred in Scandal as Olivia Pope.
Who is Kerry Washington?
This country in West Africa is known as the home of Afrobeat music, made famous by artists like Fela Kuti and Burna Boy.
What is Nigeria?
He was the first African American Supreme Court Justice.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
Beyoncé’s 2016 visual album that celebrates Black pride and womanhood.
What is Lemonade?
This actress, singer, and Emmy winner made history as the youngest woman to win two Lead Actress Emmys for Euphoria.
Who is Zendaya?
This movie tells the true story of three Black women mathematicians at NASA.
What is Hidden Figures?
This African American holiday, celebrated from December 26 to January 1, honors African heritage and community.
What is Kwanzaa?
She was the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress.
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
This influential rapper from Chicago is known for blending soul and gospel into hip-hop on albums like The College Dropout and Donda.
Who is Kanye West?
This NBA superstar and activist founded the “I PROMISE” school for at-risk youth.
Who is LeBron James?
This award-winning actress is known for her powerful roles in How to Get Away with Murder and The Woman King.
Who is Viola Davis?
This Caribbean festival, known for colorful costumes and street parades, celebrates freedom and African culture.
What is Carnival?