Black Politics
This man was the first African American to become the first Supreme Court Justice
Who is Thurgood Marshall
Which Marvel film became the first superhero movie nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars and celebrated African culture worldwide
What is Black Panther
2016 film told the untold story of three Black women mathematicians—Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson—who were essential to NASA's early space missions
What is Hidden Figures
First Black athlete to play Major League Baseball
Who is Jackie Robinson
Black politician serving as the U.S. representative for Texas’s 30th congressional district. She’s known for boldly calling out injustices in Congress. Many of her statements have gone viral.
Who is Jasmine Crockett
This Houston-born rapper's 2019 hit "Hot Girl Summer" became a cultural phenomenon and she won three Grammy Awards in 2021, including Best New Artist
Who is Megan thee Stallion
This university was the first to win an NCAA basketball title under a black coach
What is Georgetown
First Black woman to win an Olympic Gold Medal in Gymnastics (all-around)
Who is Gabby Douglas
This former First Lady, lawyer, and bestselling author released her memoir "Becoming" in 2018
Who is Michelle Obama
This annual music festival, founded by Tyler, the Creator in 2012, celebrates hip-hop, alternative, and electronic music and has become a major cultural event for Gen Z
What is Camp Flog Gnaw
First Historically Black College/University
What is Cheyney University
This NBA legend, known as "His Airness," won six championships with the Chicago Bulls and is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time
Who is Michael Jordan
In 2022, this judge became the first Black woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court
Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson
The first Black woman to win an academy award for best actress
Who is Halle Berry
Name of the African American high school students who integrated Central High School in 1957
Who were Little Rock Nine
Which tennis legend has won over 20 Grand Slam titles and is considered one of the greatest athletes of all times
Who is Serena Williams