Civil Rights
This civil rights leader is best known for his role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott and his famous "I Have a Dream" speech
Who is Martin King Jr.?
Who is often referred to as the "King of Pop" and is best known for hits like "Beat It" and "Billie Jean"?
Who is Michael Jackson?
She is often referred to as the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement" for her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks?
Known as being one of the greatest boxers in history, and in 1984, was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.
Who was Muhammed Ali?
On May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the case that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.
What was Brown v. Board of Education?
This activist and leader of the Nation of Islam was a prominent figure during the Civil Rights Movement, advocating for black pride and self-defense. Who is he?
Who is Malcolm X?
Which legendary singer is known as the "Queen of Soul" and delivered iconic performances of songs like "Respect" and "Natural Woman"?
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This tennis legend, known for her powerful play and advocacy for gender equality, has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles. Who is she?
Who is Serena Williams?
Only male amateur to win both the U.S. Junior and U.S. Amateur titles. He won three consecutive U.S. Junior trophies from 1991 to 1993 for golf.
Who is Tiger Woods?
In September 1957 nine African American students attended their first day at Little Rock Central High School, whose entire student population had until that point been white.
Who was the The Little Rock Nine and the Little Rock Central High School Integration?
Who was the first African American Supreme Court Justice, appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1967?
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
Which influential rapper, known for his socially conscious lyrics and activism, released albums like "Illmatic" and "It Was Written"?
Who is Nas?
This influential poet and memoirist, known for her work "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," was also a civil rights activist. Who is she?
Who is Maya Angelou?
Widely considered to be the greatest sprinter of all time. He is the world record holder in the 100 metres, 200 metres, and 4 × 100 metres relay.
Who was Usian Bolt?
The demonstrations of 1963 culminated with this moment. A crowd of about 250,000 individuals gathered peacefully on the National Mall to protest civil rights abuses and employment discrimination.
What was the March on Washington?
What civil rights organization did Martin Luther King Jr. lead during the movement?
What is the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)?
This jazz trumpeter and bandleader, often called "Satchmo," was a key figure in the development of jazz. Who is he?
Who is Louis Armstrong?
This astronaut made history as the first African American woman in space. Who is she?
Who is Mae Jemison?
With a record of 22 singles and 14 doubles titles in Grand Slam events, alongside four Olympic gold medals to their name, they are justifiably one of the greatest women’s tennis players of all time.
Who is Serena Williams?
President Kennedy had proposed this moment the previous summer before his assassination in November 1963. This authorized the federal government to prevent racial discrimination in employment, voting, and the use of public facilities.
What was the Civil Rights Act?
This attorney and civil rights activist, known for representing Muhammad Ali and the Scottsboro Boys, was the first African American woman to be appointed as a U.S. federal judge. Who is she?
Who is Chauncey Eskridge?
Which influential blues guitarist, known for his expressive playing and hits like "The Thrill Is Gone," earned the nickname "King of the Blues"?
Who is B.B. King?
Who is the African American playwright and author, known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning play "A Raisin in the Sun"?
Who is Lorraine Hansberry?
An Olympic champion and track and field athlete who is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time. they are also known for their cultural impact as pioneering African American in sports.
Who was Jesse Owens?
A series of violent confrontations between the city police and residents and other predominantly African American neighborhoods of Los Angeles began on August 11, 1965. After a white police officer arrested a Black man, Marquette Frye, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
What was the Watts Riot?