Music
Black musician famous for his vitiligo, known as one of the greatest musicians and dancers of all time
Who is Michael Jackson?
The first African American to be nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award due to her performance in the 1954 musical Carmen Jones.
Who was Dorothy Dandridge?
This book focuses on stereotypes about black people (drug dealers and gang bangers) along with those about black women (loud and angry) while addressing the suppression of black voices.
What is “On The Come Up”?
Afrobeats artist featured on Beyonce's "Brown Skin Girl"
Who is Wizkid?
He was the first Black director to make a film with an all-Black cast and producer of over 44 films.
Who was Oscar Micheaux?
Born in 1977, this critically acclaimed author has not only written plays, but multiple books uplifting and relating to West African women.
Who is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie?
Motown music derives its name from this U.S City
What is Motortown, Detroit?
Known for her most popular work, HBO’s ”Insecure”, a slice of life drama about black millennial life, this showrunner, comedian got her start with her web series “Awkward Black Girl.”
Who is Issa Rae?
In 1953, the song “Hound Dog” was released by this blues singer before Elvis Presley’s 1956 version
Who was Bessie Smith?
This actor, most known for his revolutionary role in Black Panther, had a decorated history of playing popular black historical figures such as Thurgood Marshall, James Brown, Jackie Robinson, and Levee Green.
Who was Chadwick Boseman?
This Renaissance man has a gift for producing, composing, arranging and performing
Who was Quincy Jones?
Named “Most Influential Teen” by Time Magazine in 2015 and 2016, this actress and singer is best known for her roles in “Darkest Minds”, “The Hate U Give”, and her most controversial feature, “Where Hands Touch”.
Who is Amandla Stenberg?