Black Excellence
Who was the first African-American to serve as Vice President of the United States of America?
Kamala Harris
The 2025 Superbowl Halftime show viewed by over 130 million featured this artist.
Kendrick Lamar
What day is Juneteenth recognized?
June 19th
Who is known as the first African-American to become a self-made millionaire?
Madam C.J Walker
She was the first female rap artist to go platinum with her debut album Funkdafied in 1994.
Da Brat
The year Juneteenth became a federal holiday.
2021
Who was the first African-American to win an Oscar?
Hattie McDaniels
Bonus: Name the role or movie the award was for.
How many Black artists have won Album of the year including Beyonce?
12
President Lincoln signed this document in 1863 declaring freedom for the enslaved Africans in the United States.
Emancipation Proclamation
As of January 2025, this Black actor is the highest-grossing actor of all time, with a total of $27.7 billion in box office revenue. He's known for his roles in the Star Wars and Marvel franchises.
Samuel L. Jackson
“Even if it makes others uncomfortable, I will love who I am.”
Janelle Monae
This U.S. constitutional amendment abolished slavery in 1865.
13th
What African American scientist performed the first open heart surgery in 1893?
Daniel Hale Williams
Billie Holiday recorded this song in 1939 based on a poem of similar name. The song become popular on the unpopular topic of lynching but has been recognized in 1999 by Time magazine as the song of the Century.
"Strange Fruit"
What is the significance of Juneteenth?
When the final announcement of the freedom came to the last state Texas.