Famous African Americans in History
After 25 seasons as a talk show host, this famous African American woman expanded her career by launching her OWN network.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
This lanky main character in a famous 70's sitcom is often seen in a denium hat and is quoted as saying "Dyno-mite".
Who is J.J. Evans?
Violet, Dash, and Jack Jack are all children of this superhero couple.
Who are the Incredibles?
This R&B diva went on tour in 2009 as "Sasha Fierce" and is often seen on the sidelines of NBA games with her famous rapper husband.
Who is Beyonce?
This loving mother and grandmother is frequently quoted for saying "the lies you tell".
Who is Donna Thompson?
This famous athlete dazzled his fans on the court and is known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World" and "Black Mamba".
Who is Kobe Bryant?
This famous actor made his television debut when he moved in with his Auntie and Uncle in Bel-Air.
Who is Will Smith?
This superhero is faster than a speeding bullet, but is severely weakened by kryptonite.
Who is Superman?
What is "Before I Let Go"?
Greeting her audience with her signature line "how you doing?" also featured one of our very own as an audience participant.
What is the Wendy Williams Show?
Who is Congressman John Lewis?
This father/son duo has an interesting relationship. Pop and his son, affectionately known as "Big Dummy", can still be seen more than 40 years later weekly on TVOne.
Who are Sanford and Son?
This superhero is known as Peter Parker to his family and closest friends.
Who is Spiderman?
The members of the group Boyz to Men are native to this east coast city.
Where is Philadelphia, PA?
The infamous quote "Wait a minute" is often followed up with the following phrase.
What is "hold it right there".
This famous attorney was key in the ruling of "Brown vs Education", and later became the first African American to serve in the Supreme Court.
Who is Justice Thurgood Marshall?
This television family inspired many African Americans for 8 seasons as we watched the five children of this doctor and lawyer grow up into adults and teenagers.
Who is the Huxtable family? (Cosby Show)
Actress Halle Berry is known for playing the role of this feline hero.
Who is Cat Woman?
These Lou Rawls lyrics can be heard in which of his famous hits: You'll never find, as long as you live
Someone who loves you tender like I do
You'll never find, no matter where you search
Someone who cares about you the way I do
What is "You're Gonna Miss my Lovin"?
"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee" is quoted by this athlete as he prepared for his competition.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
This Jersey native diva set the world on fire with her remake of Dolly Parton's country hit, "I Will Always Love You".
Who is Whitney Houston?
This television sitcom featured a former saxophonists who became a high school music teacher. His roommate and colleague also co-stared as Kings of Comedy.
What is the Steve Harvey Show?
This superhero, played by Chadwick Bozeman, captured the hearts of so many earning $1.3 Billion and 3 Academy Awards including best film.
Who is Black Panther?
This Andra Day hit is near and dear to all of our hearts as "The Girls" melodiously sing the following lyrics: For you, for you, for you, for you.
What is "I Rise Up"?
During this unprecedented time, we can all benefit from this quote by a former First Lady, "when they go low, we go high".
Who is Michelle Obama?