Notable Figures
Established to provide higher education opportunities for Black Americans. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, established in 1837, was the first.
What are Historically Black Colleges and Universities? (HBCU)
The month of Black History month
When is February?
Disney cartoon sitcom that features a girl, her family, and her friends
What is The Proud Family?
Mom, can we stop at McDonalds?
What is 'Do you have McDonalds money?'
The first Black President of the United States of America
Who is Barack Obama?
Became a cosmetics and business pioneer, developing beauty and hair products for black women
Who is Madam CJ Walker?
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln, declaring enslaved people in Confederate states to be free.
When is January 1, 1863?
This cartoon series features a girl who fixes her toys with the help of her other toy friends
Who is Doc McStuffins?
The First Black Disney Princess
Who is Princess Tiana?
The first woman and Black Vice-President of the United States.
Who is Kamala Harris?
Known for being a pioneer of the style who donned artful slicked-back short hair with thick laid edges as early as 1923. Like many iconic styles, edges are a staple in black and brown hairstyling and culture.
Who is Josephine Baker?
The year that the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act became law, recognizing the day enslaved people in Texas were informed of their freedom in 1865.
When is 2021?
This Disney TV show features a Black girl who can see into the future
What is That's So Raven?
An entrepreneur who launched several successful businesses, including Fenty Beauty, Savage X Fenty, and Fenty Skin.
The first woman to lead either party in the Georgia General Assembly and is the first African-American to lead in the House of Representatives.
Who is Stacey Abrams?
An all-Black battalion of the US Women's Army Corps that managed postal services. They had 855 women and were led by Major Charity Adams. It was the only predominantly Black US Women's Army Corps unit sent overseas during World War II.
Who were the 6888 (six triple 8)?
The month and day of Juneteenth
When is June 19th?
A sitcom featuring teachers in a Philadelphia school who are determined to help their students succeed in life.
What is Abbott Elementary?
The visionary and creator behind Canvas Beauty made history by becoming the first creator on TikTok to earn over $1 million during a single live session.
Who is Stormi Steele?
The first Black Female Secretary of State
Who is Condoleezza Rice?
A computer scientist, she contributed to internet technologies that support online streaming and gaming. Billions use her innovations and include the animation tools necessary for the GIFs that liven up text messages and online chats.
Who is Lisa Gelobter?
This year symbolized the end of slavery (think of Juneteenth)
When 1865?
This TV network is geared towards Black Entertainment.
What is BET?
The first Black woman to headline Coachella
Beyonce'
This national organization advocates, agitates, and litigates (to enfocre of defend a legal right in court) for the civil rights for Black America.
Who is the NAACP? (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)