Historical Dates
When was 2008?
This person helped organize the overthrowing of the South African government from prison.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
This country is known for its scammers and nightlife
Where is Nigeria?
This rapper is known for his 'thug life' mantra and his acting career
Who is Tupac?
This athlete got several gold medals at the Berlin Olympics
Who is Jesse Owens?
The NAACP was founded this year.
When was 1909?
This person was the architect and mastermind behind the designing of Washington D.C. They also were known as the world's best mathematician and astronomer.
Who is Benjamin Banneker?
This country is known for having apartheid and currently dealing with high levels of immigration.
Where is South Africa?
This actor is known for his work in 'Training Day', 'Man on Fire' and John Q.
Who is Denzel Washington?
This athlete changed the way basketball players were viewed globally with his shoe, his high flying dunks, and his bald head.
Who is Michael Jordan?
The 13th Amendment was passed this year. Effectively making slavery illegal in all of the United States, not only in the Confederate states.
This person was instrumental in founding several black colleges, including one with their name. They were also the highest-ranking African-American member of the government.
Who is Mary Mcleod Bethune?
This country is rich in resources and known for its large role in the world's diamond trade
Where is Sierra Leonne?
This movie captured the culture of HBCU's and how the black college experience was in the 90s.
What is School Dayz?
This was the first black boxing champion.
When was 1847?
This person wrote the famous book 'Between the World and Me'
Who is Ta-Nahisi Coates?
This country is known for having slave pyramids built by Kushite rulers of Nubia.
Where is Sudan?
This rapper has sold the most records in hip hop history for a black artist
Who is Drake?
Who is Arthur Ashe?
This is the year that slavery was officially ended as the Union army freed the slaves in Texas.
When was 1865?
This person started a black newspaper that raised money for a black diaspora to Africa
Who is Marcus Garvey?
This is the smallest country in Africa
Where is Seychelles?
This movie is the highest grossing movie directed by a black director
What is Black Panther?
First African American to win the NFL Super Bowl
Who is Tony Dungy?