Trailblazers in History
A journalist, educator, and activist who fought against lynching and racial injustice. She co-founded the NAACP and used her writing to expose racial violence and advocate for African American rights.
Who is Ida B. Wells?
This phrase represents calling someone out for their inappropriate behavior.
What is "Clock it"?
She was the first African American to win an Academy Award for her role in Gone with the Wind.
Who is Hattie McDaniel?
This legendary rapper from the Bronx became a trailblazer in hip-hop, known for his storytelling ability, and his influential albums include The Chronic and Doggystyle.
Who is Snoop Dogg?
This movement, led by figures like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr., fought to end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans in the 1950s and 1960s.
What is "The Civil Rights Movement"?
He broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball in 1947 when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This three-word phrase became famous in the 1980s and is used to describe people minding their own business.
What is "Stay in Your Lane"?
This biographical drama tells the story of the rise of the influential hip-hop group N.W.A. and the impact of their music on the culture of the 1980s and '90s.
What is "Straight Outta Compton"?
This genre of music, originating in the African American church, uses gospel-style harmonies and call-and-response singing to inspire audiences, with artists like Mahalia Jackson leading the way.
What is Gospel music?
This 1960s movement, which included groups like the Black Panther Party and Malcolm X's advocacy, sought empowerment and rights for Black people in the U.S.
What is the Black Power Movement?
She was a celebrated poet, author, and civil rights activist. Her autobiography, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, became a groundbreaking work highlighting African American women's struggles and resilience.
Who is Maya Angelou?
Often used to describe someone performing exceptionally, this term also means being overachieving or excelling.
What is "Killing It"?
This 1998 film starring Wesley Snipes was one of the first superhero movies featuring a Black lead.
Who is Blade?
The artist who created the hit song "This Is America", blended hip-hop, funk, and soul, became a viral sensation and was praised for its commentary on race and society.
Who is Childish Gambino?
This movement, led by leaders like Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu, aimed to dismantle the system of racial segregation in South Africa, leading to the end of apartheid in 1994.
What is the Anti-Apartheid Movement?
She became the first African American woman astronaut to travel to space in 1992 aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour. She is also a physician and advocate for STEM education.
Who is Mae Jemison?
This phrase, popularized during the Harlem Renaissance, means something is outstanding or excellent.
"What is "The Bees Knees"?
This director wrote and produced the 1989 film "Do the Right Thing", which addressed race relations and social justice and is considered one of the most important films in American history.
Who is Spike Lee?
Known for his smooth voice and influence on jazz and pop music, this singer and bandleader's hits include "What a Wonderful World" and "La Vie En Rose."
Who is Louis Armstrong?
This movement in the 1960s and 1970s advocated for women's rights, including voting rights, equal pay, and reproductive rights, with key figures like Betty Friedan and Gloria Steinem.
What is the Feminist Movement?
She became the first African American child to integrate an all-white elementary school in the South when she attended William Frantz Elementary in Louisiana in 1960. Her bravery at just six years old became a symbol of the civil rights movement.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
This phrase, tied to the civil rights movement, encourages pride in one’s heritage and identity.
What is "Black is Beautiful"?
This 1985 cult classic martial arts film follows Leroy Green, also known as "Bruce Leroy," on his quest to achieve the "Glow."
What is "The Last Dragon"?
This influential African American singer-songwriter, known for his unique voice and deep emotion, helped shape soul music with songs like "A Change Is Gonna Come" and "Try a Little Tenderness."
Who is Sam Cooke?
This early 20th-century movement, led by figures like W.E.B. Du Bois and Marcus Garvey, advocated for Black unity, empowerment, and the promotion of African heritage.
What is the Pan-African Movement?