FAMOUS BLACK LEADERS
This civil rights leader gave the famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
Martin Luther King Jr.
This figure is known as the "King of Pop," he made Thriller the best-selling album of all time.
Michael Jackson
This sitcom starred a young Philly native teenager moving to Bel-Air.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
This African American gymnast became the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal in gymnastics in 2016?
Simone Biles
This famous phrase is often said by parents when you ask for this particular restaurant.
You got McDonald’s money?
This woman refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama.
Rosa Parks
This talk show host became the first Black female billionaire.
Oprah Winfrey
This 2000 romantic sports drama follows the love story of childhood friends Monica and Quincy as they pursue basketball careers.
Love & Basketball
Which African American tennis legend won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any player in the Open Era?
Serena Williams
These two words have become a worldwide phenomenon used when someone notices or catches something often something shady, revealing, or unexpected.
CLOCK ITTT!
This leader of the Nation of Islam was known for his phrase, "By any means necessary."
Malcolm X
This superhero film starring Chadwick Boseman became a global phenomenon in 2018.
Black Panther
This critically acclaimed 2016 movie told the true story of three Black female NASA mathematicians and was based on a book by Margot Lee Shetterly.
Hidden Figures
Which track and field athlete is known for her unique hairstyles and long nails during track meets? Many call her one of the fastest women in the world)
Sha'carri Richardson
This phrase is most commonly used by parents when kids are not prioritizing or focusing on their schoolwork.
You better know those books like you know that music.
This abolitionist and former slave became a famous speaker and wrote The Narrative of the Life of... himself.
Frederick Douglass
This rapper and entrepreneur co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records and became the first hip-hop billionaire.
Jay-Z
This sitcom, starring Brandy Norwood, aired in the late '90s and followed a teenage girl juggling school, friendships, and family life.
Moesha
Which NBA player, often compared to Michael Jordan and known as 'King,' became the youngest player in history to score 30,000 career points in 2018?
Lebron James
This phrase is used when someone does something exceptionally well, whether it’s their performance, appearance, or attitude. It’s a way of giving major praise.
You ate that!
This politician was the first Black woman elected to Congress and ran for President in 1972.
Shirley Chisholm
This EGOT-winning musician and activist was the first Black performer to win an Emmy for producing.
John Legend
This 1991 John Singleton film starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Ice Cube depicted life in South Central Los Angeles.
Boyz n the Hood
Which Jamaican athlete is known for winning eight Olympic gold medals in track and field, setting a record in 2008?
Usain Bolt
This phrase is used to celebrate the timeless, ageless beauty of Black people, often in reference to how they seem to stay youthful regardless of age.
Black Don't Crack