Entertainers
This renowned actor, comedian, and rapper became a billionaire before the age of 18 from his lead role on a Los Angeles based, 90s American sitcom.
Who is Will Smith?
This artist has the most grammy wins of all time with her many studio albums including Lemonade, 4 and B’Day.
Who is Beyoncé?
“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.”
Who is Muhammad Ali?
We celebrate him on the third Monday in January each year.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr?
This scientist invented more than 300 uses for the peanut.
Who is George Washing Carver?
This comedian and actor started in many movies and shows including “Bad Boys” and his self titled show “Martin.”
Who is Martin Lawrence?
This singer of “Passionfruit” and “Headlines” recently got leaked on twitter.
Who is Drake?
She is the most decorated U.S gymnast with 30 medals.
Who is Simone Biles?
She was the first Black woman to refuse to give up her bus seat.
Who is Claudette Colvin?
She is the first female self made billionaire, revolutionizing hair care in the 19th century.
Who is Madam CJ Walker?
She is the only Black actress that has won an Oscar for ‘Best Actress.’ (hint: She won this award in 2002).
Who is Halle Berry?
This revolutionary reggae singer with a new movie in theatres now was born in 1945 in Nine Mile Jamaica.
Who is Bob Marley?
This track runner from Dallas, Texas recently made history by clocking a time of 10.65 secs 100m at the World Championships in August.
Who is Sha’Carri Richardson?
This Black politician was also a prominent civil rights figure. He helped organize the March on Washington in 1963.
Who is John Lewis?
She’s the creator of 3D technology (hint: we said it during MMM).
Who is Valerie Thomas?
This 20th century jazz musician was also the first Black man to have his own T.V show in 1956.
Who is Nat King Cole?
Who is the “Queen of Jazz”?
Ella Fitzgerald
He’s the #1 all time scorer in the NBA.
Who is Lebron James?
She was known as the “Mother of the Freedom Movement”. Her arrest launched the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks?
She’s credited with the invention of the ironing board.
Who is Sarah Boone?
17 people have achieved EGOT status (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony). How many of those people are Black?
What is 6?
One of the best selling music artists of all time and most significant music artists of the 20th century (hint: started in a quintet)
Who is Michael Jackson?
This athlete won 4 gold medals in the 1936 Olympics.
Who is Jesse Owens?
He founded the black panther party in October 1966.
Who is Huey P. Newton?
He invented the three light traffic system in 1923.
Who is Garrett Morgan?