Historical Figures
Discovered 300 ways to use peanuts
George Washington Carver
First African American to play in major League Baseball
Jackie Robison
This show's main character became wealthy by owning a dry cleaning business
The Jeffersons
Which song was used as an anthem during the Civil Rights movement
Amazing Grace
Author of A Raisin in the Son
Lorraine Hansberry
Was the first teacher and principal of the Tuskegee University.
Booker T Washington
First African American NBA player
Earl Lloyd
The first All Black TV show
Amos 'n' Andy
Which song was use in the 1960's by James Brown to signify African Americans
Black and I am Proud
Author of Quick Sand and Passing
Nella Larsen
Gave the Famous I have A Dream Speech
Martin Luther king jr
Female Tennis Player inducted in 2025 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame
Serena Williams
Janet Jackson appeared on this TV show as Penny
Good Times
Which song is know as the African American National Anthem ?
Lift Every Voice and Sing
The Bluest Eye and Pulitzer winner for Beloved
Toni Morrison
First female to ruin for democratic party's presidential nomination.
Shirley Chisholm
First Black woman to win an Olympic Gold Metal
Alice Coachman
which show did Will Smith make his acting debut
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
This artist is currently the most-awarded rapper in Grammy History.
Kendrick Lamar
Author of Monster
Walter Dean Meyers
Nickname Moses and is scheduled to be on the twenty dollar bill in 2030.
Harriet Tubman
First woman to dunk in the WNBA
Lisa Leslie
Cardi B and Bruno Marks use this show for inspiration for their Finesse video
In Living Color
Performed with Kendrick Lamar at the 2025 Super Bowl
SZA
Author of Look Both Ways; Stamped and Miles Morales: Spider-Man
Jason Reynolds