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This sneaker Brand (named after him) revolutionized sneakers and streetwear culture starting in 1985, with endless collabs and cultural impact.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This activist refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery in 1955, sparking the bus boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks?
He broke Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947 with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Known as the "King of Pop," he revolutionized music and dance with albums like Thriller.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This month is officially celebrated in the U.S. to honor Black achievements.
What is February?
Founded by Jerry Lorenzo, this brand (oversized hoodies, tees, sweatpants in neutral tones) is a go-to for comfy luxury streetwear that a lot of you guys love.
What is Essentials/Fear of God?
He delivered the iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the 1963 March on Washington.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This larger-than-life center dominated the early 2000s NBA, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to three straight championships (2000–2002), winning Finals MVP each time, and becoming a cultural icon with his personality, dunks!
Who is Shaquille O'Neal?
This rapper and business mogul founded Roc Nation and is one of the best-selling artists ever.
Who is Jay-Z?
He became the first Black U.S. president in 2009.
Who is Barack Obama?
This late designer founded Off-White, blending streetwear with high fashion through quotation marks, arrows, and hype drops—huge influence on modern street style.
Who is Virgil Abloh?
This 2020s movement, sparked by police violence, brought global attention to racial injustice.
What is Black Lives Matter?
Drafted No. 1 overall straight out of high school in 2003 by the Cleveland Cavaliers, this basketball legend has won 4 NBA championships, 4 MVPs, and holds the all-time NBA scoring record—known for his versatility, leadership, and off-court activism.
Who is LeBron James?
This icon's 1990s baggy style, tomboy aesthetic, and hits like "One in a Million" influenced fashion and music.
Who is Aaliyah?
This 1920s–30s Harlem movement celebrated Black art, literature, and culture.
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
Founded by Tremaine Emory (former Supreme creative director), this brand uses cotton motifs, historical references, and powerful storytelling on hoodies, tees, and collabs (like with Levi's or Converse)—super meaningful streetwear that ties Black history to everyday fits.
What is Denim Tears?
This fearless abolitionist, known as the "Moses of her people," made about 13 dangerous trips on the Underground Railroad and never lost a single "passenger" she led to freedom—despite a lifelong head injury from her enslavement that caused seizures and "sleeping fits."
Who is Harriet Tubman?
In 2001, this electrifying quarterback became the first Black player selected No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons—known for his blazing speed, dual-threat style, and revolutionizing the position for mobile QBs.
Who is Mike Vick?
This Chicago pioneer, born in 2012, popularized the mumble-style flow and auto-tuned delivery that influenced countless modern rappers, and changed hip-hop by putting South Side Chicago street energy on the global map. He was 16-17 years old when he was thrown into the spotlight.
Who is Chief Keef?
This legendary comedian and actor hosted The Tonight Show and influenced late-night TV in the 90's.
Who is Arsenio Hall?
In 1985, the NBA prohibited Michael Jordan's sneakers for breaking uniform rules, fining him $5,000 per game. Nike paid the fines and turned it into the legendary marketing campaign that helped launch sneaker hype culture. What colorway were the shoes, and what were they called?
What is the Air Jordan 1? (or What are the Air Jordan 1 "Banned" colorway?)
This self-taught orator and writer escaped slavery in 1838, went on to publish three autobiographies (including Narrative of the Life of _______, an American Slave in 1845), and became one of the most powerful voices against slavery—advising presidents like Abraham Lincoln and famously asking, "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" in his 1852 speech.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
This Philadelphia 76ers legend was the 2001 NBA MVP, a 4-time scoring champion in the early 2000s, and a cultural icon who changed sneaker culture, fashion, and how guards played with his killer crossover and fearless attitude.
Who is Allen Iverson?
This Atlanta-born R&B superstar dominated the early 2000s with his smooth voice, killer dance moves, and massive hits like "Yeah!" (featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris), "Confessions Part II," and "Burn"—winning multiple Grammys and selling over 80 million records worldwide while blending R&B with crunk/hip-hop.
Who is Usher?
In 2021, she became the first Black woman and first South Asian woman to serve as Vice President of the United States—breaking barriers in the highest levels of government.
Who is Kamala Harris?