TV Shows/Movies
This 70's show depicted a Black family living the “American Dream.”
What is the Jefferson's?
He is regarded as the fundamental force behind the creation of go-go music.
Who is Chuck Brown?
The first African American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the modern era.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Only African american actress to win the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Who is Halle Berry?
This declared "that all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious states "are, and henceforward shall be free."
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
This show ran for 35 years, featured performances from R&B, soul, pop and hip hop artists; as well as funk, jazz, disco and gospel artists.
What is Soul Train?
She is known as "The Queen of Soul".
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This athlete has won 23 major singles titles, the most by any man or woman in the Open Era.
Who is Serena Williams?
This actor is the highest-grossing actor of all time.
Who is Samuel L Jackson?
This speech from Martin Luther King called for civil and economic rights and an end to racism in the United States.
What is "I Have a Dream?"
This show became the first major TV drama to feature a primarily Black cast, and tackle the issue of racism and slavery in primetime television.
What is Roots?
The first African american singer to win American Idol.
Who is Ruben Studdard?
The first African american quarterback to win a Super Bowl.
Who is Doug Williams?
First African american actor to win a Academy Award for Best Actor.
Who is Sidney Poitier?
A network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved African-Americans to escape into free states and Canada.
What is the underground railroad?
John Singleton became the youngest person and the first African-American to be nominated for Best Director with this movie.
What is Boyz n the Hood?
She is the only female artist to have number one singles as a solo artist; as the other half of a duet; as a member of a trio; and as an ensemble member.
Who is Diana Ross?
First Black gymnast in Olympic history to be the Individual All-Around Champion.
Who is Gabby Douglas?
"Bye Felicia" is a famous line said by this actor.
Who is Ice Cube?
Known for a slave revolt by Mende captives, who were kidnapped from eastern Africa and sold into the Spanish slave trade.
What is Amistad?
This was the first black superhero movie.
What is Blade?
This rapper is the first hip hop artist to achieve diamond status for an album.
Who is MC Hammer?
The first African American head coach to win a NBA championship
Who is Bill Russell?
Only actor to have eight consecutive films gross over $100 million in the domestic box office and eleven consecutive films gross over $150 million internationally
Who is Will Smith?
This act, signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964, prohibited discrimination in public places and made employment discrimination illegal.
What is Civil Rights Act of 1964?