Famous Faces
This person refused to give up their seat on a bus, causing a turning point in the civil rights movement.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This person was the blind singer and pianist who was known for influences in the jazz, soul, pop, and other genres.
Who is Stevie Wonder?
This person has been nominated for 5 Golden Globe Awards, two Academy Awards, and has won 4 Grammy awards. He is known for movies like "I am Legend" and the Men in Black series, and is most famously known for his leading role as the Fresh Prince.
Who is Will Smith?
“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”
Who is Martin Luther King Jr?
This character was the first African American Disney princess.
Who is Tiana?
This person hosted one of the most popular talk shows, became North America's first black multi-billionaire, and has been ranked the greatest black philanthropist in American history.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
This band is known for its 5 members, all brothers, singing hit pop songs and earning 16 top-40 singles on the chart.
Who is The Jackson 5?
This recently deceased actor from Anderson, S.C. is most known for his role in the Marvel movie "Black Panther" and is also well known for playing Jackie Robinson in the movie "42"
Who is Chadwick Boseman?
"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today."
Who is Malcom X?
This person is most popular for his role as a game show host on the popular TV show "Family Feud"
Who is Steve Harvey?
This person was the famous boxer who changed their name from "Cassius Clay" and was known for being one of the greatest heavyweight champions in the world.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
This person is the famous trumpet player, born 30 minutes from Hartsville, known for his big cheeks.
Who is John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie?
This actor has starred in many roles over the years and has been seen in many Tarantino films like Pulp Fiction and Django Unchained. He is also known for his role as Mace Windu in Star Wars.
Who is Samuel L. Jackson?
“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed.”
Who is Booker T. Washington?
This person wrote multiple poems, stories, and is most famous for her autobiography "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"
Who is Maya Angelou?
This person broke the color barrier in baseball and became the first African American to play in the MLB.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This person is known as one of the best guitar players of all time.
Who is James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix?
This actor is known for his stand up comedy, as well as his height. He was a part of popular films like the Scary Movie franchise and is good friends with his taller friend, Dewayne "the Rock" Johnson.
Who is Kevin Hart?
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Who is Nelson Mandela?
This rapper hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2018 for his message filled song about gun violence and other topics that are very prominent in the USA right now. The song's music video contained references to racism and shootings, among other things. The artist was the first hip-hop artist to win Record of the Year and Song of the Year, and his hit song was the first rap song to win these awards.
Who is Childish Gambino / Donald Glover?
This person was a very important part of the "Underground Railroad" that helped slaves escape and become free.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This person was dubbed "most awarded female artist" by the Guinness World Records and is one of the best-selling artists of all time. Both her top charts and prominence on MTV influenced many African American female artists.
Who is Whitney Houston?
This actor, most known for his deep voice, has starred in movies like The Shawshank Redemption and Transcendence. He has won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Who is Morgan Freeman?
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”
Who is Barack Obama?
This retired professional boxer has his own TV show on Adult Swim. He retired as the undisputed heavyweight champion and is the youngest boxer to win a heavyweight title.
Who is Mike Tyson?