History & Politics
This African American politician became U.S. Vice President in 2021.
Who is Kamala Harris?
This legendary dancer and choreographer founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Who is Alvin Ailey?
This golfer is considered one of the greatest of all time, with 15 major championships.
Who is Tiger Woods?
He developed the process for preserving blood plasma.
Who is Dr. Charles Drew?
This movement was founded in response to police brutality in 2013.
What is Black Lives Matter?
This Black entrepreneur co-founded Motown Records.
Who is Berry Gordy?
The first African American to host a nationally syndicated TV talk show.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
This basketball legend was the first African American NBA head coach.
Who is Bill Russell?
This engineer developed the “Three-Light” traffic signal.
Who is Garrett Morgan?
This abolitionist and orator wrote Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
The first African American billionaire, founder of BET.
Who is Robert L. Johnson?
This film was the first directed by a Black filmmaker to be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
What is 12 Years a Slave?
The first Black coach to win a Super Bowl.
Who is Tony Dungy?
This African American architect designed the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Who is David Adjaye?
This landmark 1965 act protected Black voting rights.
What is the Voting Rights Act?
The first African American mayor of Washington, D.C.
Who is Walter Washington?
He released the iconic album “Illmatic” in 1994, often considered one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time?
Who is Nas?
She is the most decorated track and field athlete in U.S. history.
Who is Allyson Felix?
This scientist invented the carbon filament for the light bulb.
Who is Lewis Latimer?
This civil rights leader co-founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
The first Black woman to run for U.S. President.
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
The first Black woman to headline Coachella in 2018.
Who is Beyoncé?
This boxer held the heavyweight title longer than any other fighter.
Who is Joe Louis?
She was the first African American female astronaut in space.
Who is Mae Jemison?
The age of the youngest person arrested during the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham?
What is 9 years of age? (Audrey Fay Hendricks)