African American Music and Arts
This Legendary artist is well known as the “King of Pop”
Who is Micheal Jackson?
In this 90s sitcom, a teen from West Philadelphia moves in with his wealthy relatives after getting into “one little fight.”
What is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
She became the first Black woman to win a gold medal in track and field at the Olympics, achieving it in 1948 in London.
Who is Alice Coachman?
In 2019, this Black-owned beauty brand became the fastest-growing makeup company, celebrated for inclusivity and reshaping the industry.
What is Fenty Beauty by Rihanna?
This abolitionist once said, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress,” and later became U.S. Minister to Haiti"
Who is Frederick Douglass?
This style of music emerged in the late 19th century by blending African American folk forms with European popular songs and marches, leading to a unique, improvisational sound
What is Jazz?
In a 2013 biopic, Chadwick Boseman brought this legendary baseball player’s #42 jersey back into the spotlight.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This early 20th-century boxer was known as “The Black Destroyer” and became one of the first Black heavyweight champions in Europe before Jack Johnson dominated.
Who is Battling Siki?
Known for chaotic energy and over-the-top reactions, this streamer became famous for his FIFA antics, screaming "LETS GOOOO!!", and hilarious livestream moments, earning a massive fanbase.
Who is IShowSpeed?
Signed into law in 1965, this act helped secure equal access to the ballot by banning discriminatory practices like literacy tests.
What is the Voting Rights Act?
The first African American to publish a book of poetry
Who is Phillis Wheatley?
Set in a Chicago housing project, this 70s sitcom followed the Evans family and gave us the catchphrase “Dy-no-mite!”
What is Good Times?
In 1997, this tennis legend became the first Black player to win Wimbledon in the Open Era, inspiring a generation of athletes.
Who is Venus Williams?
Collaborating with other top creators like IShowSpeed and MrBeast, this streamer has become known for creating large-scale, high-energy challenges that dominate social media.
Who is Kai Cenat?
Founded in 1909 by Black and white activists, this organization became known for legal challenges to segregation and discrimination.
What is the NAACP?
This genre of music was created in the Bronx borough of New York City, in a predominantly Black and Latino community, on August 11, 1973.
What is HipHop?
This 2016 film, starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe, highlighted Black women mathematicians at NASA.
What is Hidden Figures?
In 1966, this athlete became the first Black player to win the Heisman Trophy in college football, breaking a major NCAA barrier.
Who is Ernie Davis?
In 2023, this Black artist broke the record for the most Grammy wins in a single night for a female artist, cementing her influence in music and culture.
Who is Beyoncé?
After leaving the Nation of Islam, this leader formed the Organization of Afro-American Unity and emphasized human rights on a global stage.
Who is Malcolm X?
This African American band was formed in 1969, known as one of the most successful bands of all time. With timeless songs like “Boogie Wonderland”, “September”, and “Let’s Groove”.
What is Earth, Wind, & Fire?
This 2009 coming-of-age comedy-drama followed a group of Black teenagers over the summer in Atlanta and was praised for its authentic portrayal of teen life and Black culture.
What is ATL?
In 2021, this American sprinter made headlines by winning the U.S. Olympic Trials in the 100m with a blazing 10.86 seconds, becoming one of the fastest women alive.
Who is Sha’Carri Richardson?
In 2020, this singer became the first Black woman to win Song of the Year at the Grammys for a viral hit blending pop, rap, and R&B.
Who is H.E.R.? (Megan Thee Stallion also accepted for “Savage”)
This Black journalist and activist co-founded the Chicago Defender, a newspaper that encouraged thousands of Southern Black Americans to move North during the Great Migration.
Who is Robert S. Abbott?