Civil Rights Movement
This influential leader delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
Who is Martin Luther King?
This renowned neurosurgeon became famous for being the first to successfully separate conjoined twins joined at the back of the head in 1987, and later served as the secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2017 to 2021.
Who is Ben Carson?
This athlete was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This “Queen of Soul” is known for her hits “Respect” and “Chain of Fools,” and she was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
The name of Private Bank business development strategy that targets black ultra-high net worth individuals and families.
What is Black Wealth Initiatives?
This woman refused to give up her bus seat which sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This African American scientist and inventor developed 300 derivative products from peanuts among his many contributions to agricultural chemistry.
Who is George Washington Carver?
This Olympic athlete won four gold medals in track & field at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, becoming the first African American to do so.
Who is Jesse Owens?
This musician became the first rapper to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2018, marking a historic moment in the recognition of rap music.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
The HBCU’s endowment that J.P. Morgan decided to manage pro bono as part of their 2020 commitment to closing the racial wealth gap.
What is Howard University?
The name of the group founded by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale that monitored police behavior in Black communities.
What is the Black Panther Party?
This inventor is known for developing the super soaker water gun, which became one of the most popular toys in the world.
Who is Lonnie Johnson?
This gymnast won the individual all-around gold at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, making her the first African American woman to win the title.
Who is Simone Biles?
The first rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2017, acknowledging his contributions to the genre's lyricism.
Who is Jay Z?
The initiative by J.P. Morgan that aims to empower Black-owned businesses by providing them with business education, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
What is The Entrepreneurs of Color Fund?
An influential leader in the civil rights movement best known for his "Ballot or the Bullet" speeches, he advocated for black nationalism and the promotion of self-defense among African Americans.
Who is Malcolm X?
This mathematician known for her contributions to the U.S. space program, as featured in the movie "Hidden Figures"?
Who is Katherine Johnson?
This tennis player won 23 Grand slam singles titles, the most by any player in the Open Era, and was ranked world #1 in singles by the Women’s Tennis Association for 319 weeks
Who is Serena Williams?
Known as the "Godfather of Soul," this artist's energetic performances and hits like "I Got You (I Feel Good)" and "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag" left a lasting impact on music.
Who is James Brown?
The amount of money J.P. Morgan pledged as a part of the 5-year Racial Equity Commitment
What is 30 Billion?
The landmark U.S. Supreme Court Case in 1954 declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students unconstitutional.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
This inventor created the three-light traffic signal.
Who is Garrett Morgan?
The first black quarterback to win the super bowl in 1988.
Who is Doug Williams?
This first black woman to perform at the Superbowl halftime show in 1993.
Who is Diana Ross?
The number of JPMorgan Private Bank Managing Directors who identify as black.
What is 11?