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This woman became the first Black and South Asian U.S. Vice President in 2021.
Who is Kamala Harris?
She is the first African American to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2021, showcasing her extraordinary spelling skills and intelligence.
Who is Zaila Avant-Garde (Age:14)
This social media star and actress is famous for her plant-based recipes and positive messages.
Who Tabitha Brown
This Philadelphia Eagles quarterback led his team to the Super Bowl and is known for his leadership and work ethic, inspiring young athletes everywhere.
Who is Jalen Hurts?
On January 1, 1863, this document was issued by President Abraham Lincoln, declaring all enslaved people in Confederate states to be free.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
he was an agricultural scientist and inventor who developed more than 300 products from peanuts, including peanut butter, cosmetics, dyes, and plastics. He was also a prominent advocate for crop rotation to preserve soil health.
who is George Washington Carver
She made history as the youngest executive producer in Hollywood at 14 with the movie “Little”. She’s also an actress in the hit TV show "Black-ish".
Marsai Martin (Age: 19)
This entrepreneur and the founder of a cosmetics empire is one of the first African American women to become a self-made millionaire?
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
This U.S. track star became the 2023 World Champion in the 100-meter sprint, proving she is one of the fastest women in the world."
Who is Sha’Carri Richardson?
In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in this landmark case that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
This young entrepreneur created a STEM education company at age 10 and won a big innovation award.
(Who is Bishop Curry?)
this author is the winner of Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Color Purple", which examines the complexities of race, gender, and empowerment in the Black community.
who is Alice Walker (age 81)
This brand, known for its signature "shopping bag" design, was founded by a Liberian-American designer who seeks to make luxury accessible to all. His signature design looks like a “T” on the purse.
Who is Telfar Clemens?
This high-flying NBA star is known for his electrifying dunks, explosive playing style, and massive fan base.
Who is Ja Morant
In 1966, this organization was founded by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale to fight against police brutality and promote Black empowerment.
What is the Black Panther Party
This inventor created something we see every day on the streets—the traffic light!
(Who is Garrett Morgan?)
she is the first African American gymnast to win Olympic gold in the all-around competition in 2012. She continues to inspire young gymnasts with her perseverance and dedication to the sport.
Who is GabbyDouglas
Invented the Super Soaker water gun, one of the most popular toys of all time.
who is Lonnie G. Johnson
This WNBA superstar is a two-time league champion, MVP, and a trailblazer for women’s basketball, inspiring the next generation of athletes.She just retired from a Chicago team.
Who is Candace Parker?
This 1960s event saw African American college students participating in nonviolent protests against segregation at lunch counters, starting in Greensboro, North Carolina.
What is the sit-in movement?
whose name is originally Cassius Clay, was a boxing legend who became the first three-time world heavyweight champion. He was also an outspoken advocate for civil rights, famously refusing to serve in the Vietnam War, saying, “I ain’t got no quarrel with them Viet Cong.”
who Is Muhammad Ali
the youngest person to ever win a BET Award at the age of 9 in 2021. She won the BET Her Award for her contribution to the song "Brown Skin Girl" from Beyoncé's album The Lion King: The Gift.
Who is Blue Ivy Carter
nvented a natural gas-powered heating furnace, which laid the groundwork for modern central heating systems.
who is Alice H. Parker
This gymnast has won more medals than anyone in history.
who is Simone Biles
In 1995, this event, held in Washington, D.C., was a massive gathering of African American men led by Minister Louis Farrakhan to discuss issues such as violence, drug abuse, and unity within the Black community.
What is the Million Man March