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This 2018 Marvel movie became the first superhero film with a predominately Black cast to gross over $1 billion dollars worldwide
What is Black Panther?
This basketball legend won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls during the 1990s
Who is Michael Jordan?
This historic African American leader co-founded the Black Panther Party in 1966 alongside Bobby Seale
Who is Huey P. Newton?
This influential politician is known for being a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. as well as serving as the first African-American Vice-President
Who is Kamala Harris?
In 1963, this was the city Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech in
What is Washington, DC?
In the 2001 animated film "Shrek" this Black actor voiced a talking donkey
Who is Eddie Murphy?
In 2016, this NFL quarterback sparked national debate by kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality
Who is Colin Kaepernick?
This politician became the first Black governor in Maryland
Who is Wes Moore?
This is the middle name of the first Black President of the United States of America, Barack Obama
What is Hussein?
This 2013 movement began in response to police brutality and has since become a global force for racial justice
What is Black Lives Matter?
In 1984, this pop star became the first Black artist to have their music video played on MTV
Who is Michael Jackson?
This Black female tennis star became the first to win 23 Grand Slam titles in the Open era
Who is Serena Williams?
In 1992, this woman became the first Black female astronaut to travel to space
Who is Mae Jemison?
This African American politician and civil rights leader became the first Black U.S. Congressman from Georgia since Reconstruction
Who is John Lewis?
The national holiday Juneteenth, officially recognized in 2021, celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States on June 19th of what year?
What is 1865?
In 2023, this singer became the most awarded artist in Grammy history, surpassing the record of 32 wins
Who is Beyoncé?
Kobe Bryant scored 81 points in an NBA game against this team
Who are the Toronto Raptors?
This African-American became the first self-made woman millionaire in America
Who is Madame CJ Walker?
In 2022, this judge (and honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.) became the first Black woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court
Who is Justice Kentanji Brown Jackson
In 1991, this African American became the first woman to serve as a U.S. Secretary of State
Who is Condoleezza Rice?
The 1991 film Boyz N the Hood, starring Ice Cube and Cuba Gooding Jr., depicted life in South Central Los Angeles and was directed by this person
Who is John Singleton?
This Olympic sprinter and long jumper won four Olympic gold medals in 1984, representing the USA
Who is Evelyn Ashford?
This activist turned congressman was a member of the Black Panther Party and a brother of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
Who is Bobby Rush?
This landmark U.S. Supreme Court case, ruled in 2023, struck down affirmative action in college admissions
What is Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard?
In 1991, this event marked a historic turning point in the push for racial equality in South Africa, as it led to the official end of apartheid.
What is the release of Nelson Mandela?