Black History Month
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In 2008, this person became the first Black president of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama?
100
This animated movie featured Disney's very first African American princess, Tiana.
What is The Princess And The Frog?
100
Currently playing for the Golden State Warriors of the NBA, he's been called one of the greatest shooters in NBA history.
Who is Stephen Curry?
100
Considered as one of the most influential rappers of all time, this rapper and actor also went by the alias Makaveli. He also made Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
Who is Tupac?
100
This actor and producer is famous for starring in many movies and TV shows, most notably The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Men In Black, and more.
Who is Will Smith?
200
This African American Muslim minister and human rights activist was a popular figure during the civil rights movement. He is best known for his time spent as a vocal spokesman for the Nation of Islam.
Who is Malcolm X?
200
This movie was released in 2018 and had an African American director and a predominantly black cast that featured a superhero and king. It has since been praised as one of the most iconic movies to portray black excellence.
What is Black Panther?
200
This professional tennis player used to be deemed as the world's #1 in women's single tennis. She has also won 23 Grand Slam singles titles.
Who is Serena Williams?
200
This Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician was very well-known as a pioneer of reggae. His musical career is recognized by his elemental fusion of reggae, ska, and rocksteady.
Who is Bob Marley?
200
This singer and songwriter has over 100 million followers on twitter, is a founder of a nonprofit organization, and also has her own cosmetics brand called Fenty Beauty.
Who is Rihanna?
300
This civil rights organization was formed in 1909 in the United States as an interracial endeavor to advance justice for African Americans.
What is the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People or the NAACP?
300
This movie focuses on the life of a single father and his young son who endure many hardships and struggles in their journey for a better life.
What is The Pursuit of Happyness?
300
Also known as, "The Say Hey Kid,' this former professional center fielder had a 22-season Major League Baseball career where he played for the San Francisco Giants from 1958-1972. There is also a famous statue of him in front of Oracle Park.
Who is Willie Mays?
300
Having sold over 100 million records worldwide and winning 22 Grammy Awards, this musician has become one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He has also been blind since shortly after his birth.
Who is Stevie Wonder?
300
Particularly known for his deep voice, this actor, director and narrator has been in many films. He has won many awards including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Who is Morgan Freeman?
400
This African American woman was an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political activist. She is also known as the first female self-made millionaire in America and for being in the hair-care industry with her own line of hair products.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
400
This romance revolved around two childhood friends who both aspire to be professional basketball players. Over the years, these two begin to fall for each other, but their separate paths to basketball stardom calls for conflict.
What is Love & Basketball?
400
At 23 years old, this artistic gymnast has won a combined total of 30 Olympic and World Championship medals. In 2016, she won four gold medals at the Olympic Games and became an international celebrity.
Who is Simone Biles?
400
This group was founded in 1965 in Gary, Indiana, by brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael.
Who is The Jackson 5?
400
This rapper, record producer, and record executive is the founder and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment. He signed rappers Eminem in 1998 and 50 Cent in 2002, as well as co-producing their albums. He also owns a famous line of of audio products called Beats Electronics.
Who is Dr. Dre?
500
Believed to be the first African American to become a lawyer, this man passed the bar exam in Maine in 1844 and went on to become a Massachusetts Justice of Peace three years later in 1847.
Who is Macon Bolling Allen?
500
Released 30 years ago and featuring well known celebrities like Ice Cube and Nia Long, this movie takes place in South Central Los Angeles where a boy is sent to life with his father. Despite having positive influences in his life from his father and girlfriend, his friends draw him into the neighborhood's drug and gang culture.
What is Boyz n the Hood?
500
This person was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
500
Also known as the "Queen of Soul," she began her career as a child singing gospel. In 1987, she became the first female performer to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
500
This African American author, playwright, poet, dancer, actress, and singer had a 50-year career that included publishing 36 books which included poetry and books of essays. She has also produced and acted in several plays, musicals, movies, and TV Shows.
Who is Maya Angelou?
