Power to the People
Nicknamed "Moses" this person freed over 300 enslaved people via the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee," famous words from this legendary boxer and outspoken activist.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Who is Beyonce?
Born into slavery, they would go on to become an agricultural scientist and inventor who developed hundreds of products using peanuts.
Who is George Washington Carver?
This person created Negro History Week in 1926 to honor the contributions and accomplishments of Black people. This week is the origin of what is now Black History Month.
Who is Carter G. Woodson?
Iconic filmmaker, this person is also well known for their devoted fandom of the New York Knicks and signature glasses.
Who is Spike Lee?
This popular 90s sketch show celebrating diversity and putting Black people and hip-hop at the center, launched the careers of Jamie Foxx, J.Lo, David Alan Greer, Tommy Davidson, Damon Wayans and Jim Carrey.
What is In Living Color?
This trio of women were members of a group of “human computers” charged with calculating flight paths and other aeronautical measurements necessary for NASA to win the space race.
Who are Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson, Courtney Vaughn?
Considered the leader and father of the non-violent Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s-60s.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
Renowned actor, they were the first Black man to win an Oscar.
Who is Sidney Poitier?
New Orleans born, this singer was considered the "Queen of Gospel" as well as the voice of the Civil Rights Movement. They sang at JFK's inaugural ball as well as the March on Washington.
Who is Mahalia Jackson?
Entrepreneur, activist and philanthropist, they are cited as the first female millionaire.
Who is Madam CJ Walker?
This athlete drew acclaim and criticism when they began kneeling during the national anthem to draw attention to police brutality against Black people and other social injustices.
Who is Colin Kaepernick?
A media mogul, this person is the first to Black woman to own a production studio and is also the first Black female billionaire.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
Four popular musical genres originated by Black people.
Jazz, Rock n Roll, Blues, Hip Hop
If you enjoy home security, you have this person to thank. They invented the first home security system in 1966.
Who is Marie Van Brittan Brown?
A journalist, abolotionist and feminist, this person led anti-lynching crusade in the 1890s and co-founded the NAACP.
Who is Ida B. Wells?
The first African American to win a singles title at Wimbledon.
Althea Gibson, she won both Wimbledon and U.S. Open singles titles in 1957 and 1958.
This group's popular song, "Before I Let Go" is often played at family gathering and other events.
Who is Frankie Beverly & Maze?
(Also acceptable, Maze +/featuring Frankie Beverly)
Kizzmekia Corbett