Historic Events
This iconic speech, delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 1963 March on Washington, called for an end to racism and for racial equality, famously declaring...
What is the "I Have a Dream" speech?
This "King of Pop," known for hits like "Thriller" and "Billie Jean," became a global icon and one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This NBA superstar, known for his all-around game and leadership, has won four NBA championships with the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Los Angeles Lakers, cementing his place as one of the greatest players in history.
Who is LeBron James?
This legendary boxer, who was known for his bold personality and unmatched skills in the ring, won the World Heavyweight Championship three times and became an international symbol of resistance and social justice.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
This 2018 Marvel film, set in the fictional African nation of Wakanda and became a cultural milestone as the first superhero movie to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture.
What is Black Panther?
This movement, which gained global attention after the 2013 shooting death of Trayvon Martin, advocates against police violence, racial injustice, and inequality, with widespread protests following the deaths of individuals like Michael Brown and George Floyd.
What is the Black Lives Matter movement?
This multi-talented artist, initially known as the lead singer of Destiny’s Child, has since dominated the music industry with chart-topping solo albums like Lemonade and Dangerously in Love, becoming an influential figure in both music and pop culture
Who is Beyoncé?
This politician made history in 2008 when he became the first African-American president of the United States, serving two terms from 2009 to 2017, with key achievements like the Affordable Care Act.
Who is Barack Obama?
This tennis champion, widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, and has been a dominant force in women’s tennis for over two decades.
Who is Serena Williams?
In this 2019 film, starring Cynthia Erivo as this legendary abolitionist, follows the life and daring escapes of this woman as she lead enslaved people to freedom along the Underground Railroad.
What is Harriet?
This cultural movement, which took place during the 1920s in New York City's Harlem neighborhood, celebrated African-American culture through art, literature, music, and performance.
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
This artist released the album SOS in 2022, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and made them have one of the longest-running albums by a female artist on the chart.
Who is SZA?
This former slave became a conductor on the Underground Railroad, leading hundreds of enslaved people to freedom and later serving as a spy and nurse during the Civil War.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This Olympic gymnast, known for her unmatched skill and resilience, became the most decorated American gymnast in history, winning a total of 7 Olympic medals, including 4 golds and is regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time.
Who is Simone Biles?
This iconic character, created by Tyler Perry, is a tough-talking, no-nonsense grandmother known for her roles in films like ... Family Reunion and ... Goes to Jail, becoming a beloved figure in Black comedy.
What is Madea?
This 1955 act of defiance by Rosa Parks, when she refused to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, led to a year-long boycott and was a key moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
What is the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Finish the lyric from this song by Meek Mill:"I used to pray for times like this, to rhyme like this..."
What is "so I had to grind like that, to shine like this"?
This politician made history in 2020 when she became the first woman, the first African-American, and the first South Asian-American to be elected Vice President of the United States, serving alongside President Joe Biden.
Who is Kamala Harris?
This NBA legend nicknamed the "Black Mamba" is known for his five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and became the youngest player to score 30,000 career points.
Who is Kobe Bryant?
This 2021 film follows a teenager named Starr (played by Amandla Stenberg) as she becomes an activist after witnessing the police shooting of her best friend in their neighborhood, addressing issues of race and injustice.
What is The Hate U Give?
This executive order, issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, declared all slaves in Confederate-held territory to be free, marking a turning point in the Civil War.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
This iconic 90s R&B group, consisting of Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, and Chilli, became famous for their bold lyrics on issues like relationships and HIV awareness, with hits like "Waterfalls" and "Creep."
Who is TLC?
This influential African-American leader is known for his advocacy of Black empowerment and his famous phrase, "By any means necessary." He became a key figure in the Nation of Islam before later advocating for unity among all races.
Who is Malcolm X?
This groundbreaking athlete became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, breaking the color barrier and forever changing the sport.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This 2016 film tells the true story of three African American women—Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson—who worked at NASA and played key roles in launching astronaut John Glenn into orbit during the Space Race.
What is Hidden Figures?