Superheroes
Who played the role of Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Who is Chadwick Boseman?
This civil rights leader delivered the famous 'I Have a Dream' speech.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This iconic boxer is known for saying "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee"
Who is Muhammad Ali?
This pioneering physician performed the first successful open-heart surgery in 1893.
Who is Daniel Hale Williams?
This television producer and writer is responsible for creating hit series such as 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Bridgerton,' and 'How to Get Away with Murder.
Who is Shonda Rhimes?
What is the name of the first Black Spider-Man?
Who is Miles Morales?
She famously refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks?
Who was the first black Major League Baseball Player?
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This inventor and businessman patented the first home video game console, the 'Magnavox Odyssey,' in the 1970s.
Who is Jerry Lawson?
"Known for her role in 'The Help' and as the lead in 'How to Get Away with Murder,' she became the first Black woman to win an Emmy for Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Who is Viola Davis?
This DC Comics superhero, known for his electric powers, was one of the first major African American superheroes in the comics.
Who is Black Lightning?
This landmark 1954 Supreme Court decision declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
This athlete became the first Black quarterback to win the Super Bowl and was named the Super Bowl MVP in 1988.
Who is Doug Williams?
This inventor patented the mobile refrigeration unit for trucks and trains, an essential technology for long-distance transport of perishable goods.
Who is Frederick McKinley Jones?
This director made his directorial debut with the critically acclaimed horror film 'Get Out,' which won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 2018.
Who is Jordan Peele?
This Marvel superhero, portrayed by Anthony Mackie, takes on the mantle of Captain America
Who is Falcon, or Sam Wilson?
He was the first African American student admitted to the University of Mississippi, an event that was a flashpoint in the history of civil rights in America.
Who is James Meredith?
This basketball player famously shattered the backboard with a powerful dunk during a game in 1993, playing for the Orlando Magic.
Who is Shaquille O'Neal?
Before this inventor's creation, elevator passengers were at risk of falling into shafts because doors had to be manually closed. He invented the automatic elevator doors in 1887, dramatically improving elevator safety.
Who is Alexander Miles?
This actor and filmmaker is known for creating and portraying the character 'Madea' in a series of popular films.
Who is Tyler Perry?
This female superhero, a member of the X-Men, has the ability to control the weather.
Who is Storm?
This U.S. state was the last to officially legalize interracial marriage, doing so in the year 2000.
What is Alabama?
In 2020, this driver became the only African American in NASCAR's top series and successfully pushed for the banning of the Confederate flag at NASCAR events.
Who is Bubba Wallace?
This inventor patented the Super Soaker water gun in 1990, which became one of the most popular toys in the world.
Who is Lonnie Johnson?
This actor was the first major Black villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, portraying Erik Killmonger in the critically acclaimed film 'Black Panther.
Who is Michael B. Jordan?