Modern Celebrities
This NBA superstar, four-time champion, and philanthropist founded the I PROMISE School to support at-risk youth in his hometown of Akron, Ohio.
Who is LeBron James?
This historic 1963 event, organized by Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders, was the largest march in American history and included his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech.
What is the March on Washington?
This island nation in the Caribbean is known for its famous music scene, with reggae legends like Bob Marley, and is the birthplace of jerk chicken.
What is Jamaica?
This civil rights leader delivered the famous 'I Have a Dream' speech at the 1963 March on Washington and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This dish, combining African seasoning techniques and European frying methods, became a Southern staple, evolving into a cornerstone of African American soul food.
What is fried chicken?
This 44th President of the United States made history as the first Black president and has since become a bestselling author and philanthropist.
Who is Barack Obama?
This Black entrepreneur became the first self-made female millionaire in the U.S. with her line of beauty products, and she used her wealth to support civil rights causes.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
This country is the only country in Africa that has never been colonized.
What is Ethiopia?
In 1955, this woman refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus, sparking a boycott that became a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This West African country is known for its jollof rice, a flavorful dish made with rice, tomatoes, onions, and various spices, and is often served at celebrations.
What is Nigeria?
This actor, famous for his roles in Pulp Fiction, The Avengers, and Django Unchained, holds the record for the most box office earnings of any actor in history.
Who is Samuel L. Jackson?
In 1955, this U.S. Supreme Court decision declared that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, overturning Plessy v. Ferguson.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
This mountain, located in Tanzania, is the highest peak in Africa, standing at 19,341 feet (5,895 meters) above sea level.
What is Mount Kilimanjaro?
Before becoming the first Black athlete to break Major League Baseball’s colour barrier in 1947, this man served in the U.S. Army and later used his platform to fight for civil rights.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
In Cameroon, this dish is made from cassava and is fermented to make a staple food that is often served with meat or vegetables.
What is Fufu?
This music mogul and founder of Roc Nation also became the first hip-hop billionaire through his ventures in music, sports, and fashion.
Who is Jay-Z?
Known for his legendary wealth and lavish pilgrimage to Mecca, this 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire is considered one of the richest individuals in history.
Who is Mansa Musa?
This country, located on the west coast of Central Africa, is the only African nation where Spanish is the official language.
What is Equatorial Guinea?
This Black Canadian-American inventor, known for his automatic lubricating device for steam engines. He inspired the phrase 'The Real McCoy.'
Who is Elijah McCoy?
This spongy, sour flatbread, made from teff flour, is a key part of Ethiopian cuisine and is used to scoop up stews and salads.
What is injera?
This actress, known for her roles in The Help and How to Get Away with Murder, is the first Black woman to achieve the 'Triple Crown of Acting', winning an Oscar, Emmy, and Tony award.
Who is Viola Davis?
An enslaved man in colonial Boston, he introduced the concept of inoculation, which helped fight smallpox in America.
Who is Onesimus?
This Caribbean country, known for its revolutionary history, is home to a predominantly Black population and was the first independent Black republic in the world.
What is Haiti?
In 1966, these two men co-founded the Black Panther Party in Oakland, California, advocating for self-defense, community programs, and Black empowerment. (Name one)
Who are Huey P. Newton or Bobby Seale?
This Caribbean country’s national dish, made with green bananas (referred to as 'figs') and salted cod, is a beloved traditional meal often served with spicy sauce.
What is St. Lucia?