Movies
This British actress, singer, musician and songwriter reprised her role as Elphaba in the film adaptation Wicked: For Good.
Who is Cynthia Erivo?
This activist, recognized for confronting racism by refusing to move from her seat in a ‘whites-only’ section of the Roseland theatre, became the first Black person and first Canadian woman to be featured on a regularly circulating Canadian banknote. You may have seen her on the $10 bill.
Who is Viola Desmond?
This sitcom featured the Huxtable family and ran for 8 seasons starting in 1984.
What is The Cosby Show?
This athlete was the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball ending the racial segregation in professional baseball.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This iconic American singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist is known as the "Queen of Soul".
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This film, released in 2024, follows the story of an all-black, all-female Central Postal Directory Battalion in World War Two.
What is The Six Triple Eight?
This hockey player is recognized for being the first black player in the National Hockey League and a significant proponent for diversity in hockey.
Who is Willie O'Ree?
This individual is a trailblazing producer and screenwriter known for creating Scandal and Grey's Anatomy.
Who is Shonda Rhimes?
This American gymnast is known as the GOAT (Greatest of All Time), holding the title for most decorated U.S gymnast with 11 Olympic medals.
Who is Simone Biles?
This artist was the solo headliner for the 2025 Superbowl halftime show.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
This filmmaker, who directed blockbusters including Black Panther and Sinners, has several accolades, including multiple NAACP Image Awards, Black Reel Awards, and two Academy Award nominations.
Who is Ryan Coogler?
This inventor and engineer created over 50 patents, setting a standard for railway lubrication systems. It was in reference to this engineer that the phrase “the real McCoy” was coined.
Who is Elijah McCoy?
In the 1960's, this was the first Black woman to star in her own television series, "Julia"
Who is Diahann Carroll?
This retired professional basketball player played 15 seasons in the NBA, won 6 NBA championships and helped to create a popular shoe brand by partnering with Nike.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This artist was a prolific musical genius and multi-instrumentalist who played all 27 instruments on his debut album.
Who is Prince?
This individual was the first black actress to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting (winning an Emmy, Oscar, and Tony Award) in 2017.
Who is Viola Davis?
This journalist and activist founded one of the first Black-owned newspapers in Canada in 1946 as an avenue to expose racial discrimination and advocate for social change. This figure was later made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1979.
Who is Carrie Best?
This 1977 miniseries about slavery became a cultural phenomenon, drawing 130 million viewers.
What is Roots?
This Canadian sprinter is a 7 time Olympic medallist, winning the gold in the 2020 200m race. He is the most decorated male Olympian in Canadian history.
Who is Andre Degrasse?
This individual holds the record for the most Grammy Award wins with a total of 35. She got her start in Destiny's Child.
Who is Beyonce?
This film, starring Amanda Stenberg, was adapted from a popular novel by Angie Thomas.
What is The Hate U Give?
This politician, recognized as the first African Canadian women elected to the House of Commons, introduced and successfully negotiated unanimous support to pass the motion to officially recognize February as Black History Month in Canada.
Who is The Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine?
This 1990's show starring Queen Latifah focused on 6 friends living in a Brooklyn brownstone and is often cited as an inspiration for "Friends".
What is Living Single?
This Canadian hockey player was the first black captain of an NHL team, appointed by the Calgary Flames in 2003.
Who is Jarmone Iginla?
This artist is known as the Father of Ragtime music, which was a major influence on jazz.
Who is Scott Joplin?