African-American
Notable Figures
Notable Figures
In 2008, this politician became the first African American to be elected President of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama?
Michael Jordan's partnership with this athletic apparel company led to the creation of the iconic Air Jordan sneakers.
What is Nike?
This artist holds the current record for winning the most Grammy Awards.
Who is Beyonce?
This TV show, featuring a predominantly African American cast, followed the lives of the Banks family in Bel-Air, California.
What is "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"?
Princess Tiana made history in 2009 by becoming the first African American Disney Princess in this animated film.
What is "The Princess and the Frog"?
This African American woman refused to give up her seat on a public bus in 1955.
Who is Rosa Parks?
The number of NBA Championship Kobe Bryant won.
What is 5?
This person is known as the King of Pop.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This African American actor starred in the groundbreaking film "Black Panther" (2018) as the main character, T'Challa.
Who is Chadwick Boseman?
This media mogul made history in 1986 by becoming the first African American woman to host her own talk show.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
This African American delivered a historic speech titled 'I Have A Dream'.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr?
This African American athlete, known for her powerful serve, has won an impressive 23 Grand Slam singles titles.
Who is Serena Williams?
This genre of music was born in the Bronx, New York in 1973.
What is Hip Hop?
This African American actor played the role of Randall Pearson, one of the main characters in the drama series "This Is Us."
Who is Sterling K. Brown?
This actor became the first African American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the film "Lilies of the Field" (1963).
Who is Sidney Poitier?
This African American poet wrote the empowering poem "Still I Rise," which celebrates resilience and strength in the face of adversity, becoming an anthem for many.
Who is Maya Angelou?
This African American gymnast is considered one of the greatest of all time and the most decorated in Olympic history.
Who is Simone Biles?
This African American singer, known as the "Queen of Soul," became an iconic figure in music history, famous for hits like "Respect" and "Think."
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This African American actress won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film "Ghost" (1990).
Who is Whoopi Goldberg?
One of the first African-American women to work as a NASA scientist.
Who is Katherine Johnson?
This judge, nominated in 2022, became the first African American woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson?
This former NFL star was head coach at Jackson State University and currently coaches at University of Colorado.
Who is Deion Sanders?
This is the only artist to chart 7 consecutive #1 Billboard Hot 100 hits.
Who is Whitney Houston?
This African American filmmaker directed the award-winning film "Moonlight," which was filmed in Miami, Florida, and went on to win the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2017.
Who is Barry Jenkins?
This legendary athlete made history in 1947 as the first African American to play Major League Baseball.
Who is Jackie Robinson?