Black Empowerment
This term, coined by activist and poet Audre Lorde, is used to describe the fight for equal rights for all marginalized groups.
What is intersectionality?
This historic civil rights leader famously said, "I have a dream" during his 1963 march on Washington.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This power couple met on the set of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Who are Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith?
This tennis champion, who is regarded as one of the greatest female athletes of all time, has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles
Who is Serena Williams?
This groundbreaking hip hop duo, made up of André 3000 and Big Boi, became famous in the late 90s with their distinct blend of Southern hip-hop and eclectic styles.
Who are OutKast?
This global movement, sparked by the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter, has sparked worldwide conversations about racial justice.
What is Black Lives Matter?
In 1965, this historical figure became the first African American woman to refuse to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama.
Who is Rosa Parks?
These two mega-stars married in 2018 and are known for their joint album Everything is Love.
Who are Beyoncé and Jay-Z?
This actor, known for his role in Black Panther, tragically passed away in 2020, leaving behind a legacy of activism and powerful performances.
Who is Chadwick Boseman?
Known for her role in How to Get Away with Murder, this actress became the first Black woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Who is Viola Davis?
She made history as the first African-American woman to be elected vice president of the United States. She is Also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority INC.
Who is Kamala Harris?
This African American inventor is credited with inventing the modern-day elevator and revolutionizing the building industry.
Who is Alexander Miles?
This couple, who met in college, co-founded the film production company "Higher Ground Productions and Also are the first African American couple in the white house
Who are Barack and Michelle Obama?
This Black actress turned business mogul created the brand Fenty Beauty and is a cultural icon in the fashion and beauty world.
Who is Rihanna?
This Olympic gymnast made history in 2016 by becoming the first African American woman to win the Olympic gold medal in gymnastics.
Who is Simone Biles?
This powerful 2019 Netflix documentary by Ava DuVernay highlighted the mass incarceration of Black Americans and its roots in slavery.
What is 13th?
In 1963, this African American author and civil rights leader wrote the influential book The Souls of Black Folk, advocating for racial equality.
Who is W.E.B. Du Bois?
This beloved couple, known for their roles in The Color Purple and The Help, are longtime advocates for racial and gender equality.
Who are Cicely Tyson and Miles Davis?
Known for the hit TV show Insecure, this actress and writer has become a trailblazer in Black comedy and storytelling.
Who is Issa Rae?
This singer-songwriter's album A Seat at the Table became an anthem of empowerment for Black women, celebrating identity and resilience.
Who is Solange Knowles?
The first black female judge on the supreme court and she is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson
In 1990, this Supreme Court Justice became the first African American woman to serve on the highest court in the land.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
This couple both starred in the hit movie Black Panther and are often praised for their powerful performances.
Who are Lupita Nyong'o and Winston Duke?
This songstress, known for her hit album Lemonade, brought her personal struggles and triumphs to the music world and became a voice for Black women everywhere.
Who is Beyoncé?
This groundbreaking actress became the first African American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2002 for her role in Monster's Ball and Cat Woman
Who is Halle Berry