General Black History
The first African American to serve as President of the United States?
Who is Barack Obama
Which African American scientist is known for developing hundreds of uses for peanuts?
Who is George Washington Carver
The first African American Major League Baseball player?
Who is Jackie Robinson
Who was the first African American Supreme Court Justice?
Who is Thurgood Marshall
This NBA legend turned businessman became the first Black majority owner of an NBA team and has built a vast portfolio across sports, entertainment, and healthcare.
Who is Michael Jordan?
Which civil rights leader delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963?
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Who invented the three-light traffic signal?
Who is Garrett Morgan
Which singer is known as the "Queen of Soul"?
Who is Aretha Franklin
Which former U.S. Secretary of State was the first Black woman to hold the position?
Condoleezza Rice
In 2017, this singer and businesswoman launched Fenty Beauty, a makeup brand praised for its inclusivity and diversity in foundation shades.
Who is Rihanna?
What year did slavery officially end in the United States with the ratification of the 13th Amendment?
What is 1865
Madam C.J. Walker is known for being one of the first Black female self-made millionaires. What industry was she in?
What is Hair Care, and Beauty Products
Who was the first Black woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress?
Who is Halle Berry
What was the name of the network of safe houses used to help enslaved people escape to freedom?
What is The Underground Railroad
This tech entrepreneur and former football player founded World Wide Technology, one of the largest Black-owned businesses in the U.S.
Who is David Steward?
Which historic event did Rosa Parks spark by refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus?
What is The Montgomery Bus Boycott
Who invented the Super Soaker water gun?
Who is Lonnie Johnson
Which NBA legend is known for his "Skyhook" shot?
Who is Kareem Abdul- Jabbar
What landmark legislation did President Lyndon B. Johnson sign in 1964 that outlawed segregation?
What is The Civil Rights Act of 1964
In 1989, this designer launched his iconic urban fashion brand, FUBU, which stands for "For Us, By Us."
Who is Daymond John?
The first African American woman to travel to space?
Who is Mae Jemison
Dr. Patricia Bath revolutionized eye surgery by inventing what medical device?
What is the Laserphaco Probe (used for Cataract Treatment)
What is the name of the first African American woman to headline Coachella in 2018?
Who is Beyonce
Which African American leader founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA)?
Who is Marcus Garvey
This entrepreneur became the first Black person to own a major fast-food franchise, pioneering Black ownership in the industry with McDonald's restaurants in the 1960s.
Who is Herman J. Russell?