Music
He sang, "I only wanted one time to see you laughing, I only want to see you laughing in the purple rain."
Who is Prince?
He was the first African-American President.
Who is Barack Obama?
Abraham Lincoln issued this executive order, declaring all enslaved people free.
Emancipation Proclamation
This show stars Will Smith as a street-smart teenager born and raised in West Philadelphia who is sent to move in with his wealthy uncle and aunt in Bel-Air.
What is "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air".
He was the first guard to be drafted by the NBA out of high school and played for the Los Angeles Lakers his entire professional career. Also known as "Black Mamba".
Who is Kobe Bryant?
He sang, "You have to show them that you're really not scared! You're playing with your life this ain't no truth or dare.
Who is Michael Jackson?
She is the first African-American Disney princess.
Who is Tiana?
This movement was the mass protest against racial segregation and discrimination in the southern United States
American Civil Rights Movement
He is an African-American comedian and actor who is known for his being short and his roles in Jumanji, Scary Movie 3, Ride Along, and The Secret Life of Pets.
Who is Kevin Hart?
She has won 13 Grand Slam singles titles on the tennis court. She holds the Open Era record for most women's singles titles.
Who is Serena Williams?
He sang, "Ain't no valley low enough, ain't no river wide enough. To keep me from loving you, baby!"
Who is Marvin Gaye?
He said, "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
Rosa Parks helped initiate the civil rights movement in the United States when she did this.
What is refused to give up her seat to a white man?
Stefan Urquelle was this popular 90s Black Sitcom characters alter ego.
Who is Steve Urkel?
She won 25 World Championship medals, she is the most decorated gymnast in the history of the Gymnastics World Championships, and is considered by many to be the greatest gymnast of all time.
Who is Simone Biles?
She sang, "People keep talking, they can say what they like. But all I know is everything's gonna be alright."
Who is Alicia Keys?
She was an escaped enslaved woman who became a “conductor” on the Underground Railroad, leading enslaved people to freedom.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe influenced opinions of the North and South during the anti-slavery movement.
What is Uncle Tom's Cabin?
He created this famous tough, elderly African-American character, "Madea".
Who is Tyler Perry?
At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he reached the finals with team France, won the Golden Boot and Silver Ball and set the record for most goals scored in World Cup finals.
Who is Kylian Mbappe?
She sang, "Too strong for too long, and I'll be waiting up until you get home. Anybody who's ever been loved ya know just what I feel. Too hard to fake it, nothing can replace it."
Who is Mary J. Blige?
He said, "A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything.”
Who is Malcolm X?
Sojourner Truth delivered this famous abolitionist and women’s rights speeches.
What is “Ain’t I a Woman?".
This sitcom is centered on television personality Martin Payne. Focused on his romantic relationship with girlfriend Gina, her best friend Pam and adventures with best friends Tommy and Cole.
What is "Martin"?
He is the Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback and has won two Super Bowls: Super Bowl LIV and Super Bowl LVII.
Who is Patrick Mahomes II?