Movies & TV
Famous Musicians
Activists and Civil Rights Leaders
Famous Athletes
Actors & Entertainers
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This classic 90s sitcom stars Will Smith as a West Philadelphia teen sent to live with his wealthy relatives.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
100
He's known as "The King of Pop" and recorded hits like Beat It, Thriller, and Smooth Criminal.
Michael Jackson
100
This Civil Rights leader has a holiday named after him and delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, D.C.
Martin Luther King Jr.
100
This six-time NBA champion helped put Nike on the map with an iconic shoe brand thanks to his incredible basketball skills.
Michael Jordan
100
He's the star of Remember the Titans, American Gangster, and won two Oscars for his roles in Glory and Training Day.
Denzel Washington
200
This movie broke records at the box office as the most successful comic book adaptation of a Black super hero.
Black Panther
200
Before Beyoncé became one of the most successful solo artists in the world, she was part of this group.
Destiny's Child
200
This group and hashtag was created after the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of unarmed Black teenager Trayvon Martin in Florida.
Black Lives Matter
200
She is the most decorated American gymnast, and was the first Black woman to win the Olympic all-around.
Simone Biles
200
A comedian and one of the stars of the "Kings of Comedy" tour, he is now mostly known as a popular TV game show host.
Steve Harvey
300
This movie, starring Ice Cube and Cuba Gooding Jr., follows three young men in South Central Los Angeles as they navigate life and the temptations of gangs.
Boyz N the Hood
300
She was known as "The Queen of Soul," and recorded hits such as Respect, and A Natural Woman.
Aretha Franklin
300
This revolutionary and human rights activist was behind the Black Power movement that emerged in the 1960s. He was also a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam.
Malcolm X
300
This professional golfer is considered one of the greatest players in history, known for his record-tying 82 PGA Tour wins.
Tiger Woods
300
She's still the only Black woman to win the Best Actress Oscar for her role in Monster's Ball. She also starred in a recent John Wick film.
Halle Berry
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400
This horror movie centers around a black man meeting his white girlfriend's family.
Get Out
400
Known as the "Prince of Soul", with hits "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and album What's Going On, is considered by many to be one of the greatest albums of all time.
Marvin Gaye
400
This woman was a leading "conductor" on the Underground Railroad, guiding enslaved people to freedom. She was also a Union spy, scout, and nurse during the Civil War.
Harriet Tubman
400
This iconic boxer who "floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee" is often regarded as the greatest heavyweight champion of all time.
Muhammad Ali
400
This former talk show host, nicknamed the "Queen of All Media," got her start in Chicago and now runs an entertainment empire.
Oprah Winfrey
500
The first widely recognized interracial kiss on U.S. network television was on this 60s science fiction TV show.
Star Trek
500
This singer's hits include I Will Always Love You, I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me), and is one of the most awarded artists of all time.
Whitney Houston
500
This group is America's oldest and largest civil rights organization, which aims to advance justice for African Americans.
NAACP
500
These twin tennis players dominated the sport for decades, winning numerous Grand Slam singles and doubles titles.
Serena & Venus Williams
500
This basketball team, founded in 1926, travels the world and is known for including theater, entertainment, and comedy in their style of play.
The Harlem Globetrotters