BLACK MUSIC
This "King of Pop" is known for groundbreaking albums like Thriller, Bad, and Off the Wall, and is recognized as one of the greatest entertainers of all time
Who is Michael Jackson?
This 2018 film, directed by Ryan Coogler, made history as the first superhero movie to receive a Best Picture nomination at the Oscars
What is Black Panther?
This Jamaican sprinter, widely considered the fastest man in history, set world records in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay events.
Who is Usain Bolt?
This African American minister and activist is best known for his leadership during the Montgomery Bus Boycott and his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This writer and civil rights activist penned the iconic autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, which explores themes of racism, trauma, and resilience.
Who is Maya Angelou?
Beyoncé used to sing with this hit group.
Who is Destiny's Child?
This movie told the story of African-American women and their role at NASA
What is Hidden Figures?
This "His Airness" is widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time, winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls during the 1990s.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This woman became the first African American woman to refuse to give up her seat on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This author of Beloved won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1988 and is a leading figure in contemporary African American literature. Her work often addresses themes of slavery, motherhood, and trauma.
Who is Toni Morrison?
This iconic singer, known for songs like “I Will Always Love You,” made history with her rendition of the national anthem at the 1991 Super Bowl.
Who is Whitney Houston?
This 1992 film directed by John Singleton follows the lives of three childhood friends in South Central Los Angeles and explores issues of violence, race, and identity.
What is Boyz n the Hood?
This tennis legend, known for her powerful serve and dominant play, has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, more than any other player in the Open Era.
Who is Serena Williams?
The first group of students integrated a high school located in Little Rock Arkansas in 1957.
Who are the Little Rock Nine?
This poet and social activist wrote the powerful collection The Negro Speaks of Rivers and is remembered for his contributions to the Harlem Renaissance and African American identity.
Who is Langston Hughes?
This singer and activist, known for her powerful voice, was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
Who is Tina Turner?
This 1991 film, starring Eddie Murphy, became a major hit and featured a fictional African nation called Zamunda.
What is Coming to America?
Known as "The Greatest," this legendary boxer went on to become a three-time world heavyweight champion and was famous for his charisma and activism outside the ring.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
In 1967, this Supreme Court Justice became the first African American to be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
This writer, known for his poetic verse in The Souls of Black Folk, was a co-founder of the NAACP and was influential in shaping early 20th-century African American intellectual thought.
Who is W.E.B. Du Bois?
This 2004 album, Kanye West's debut, features hit singles like "Through the Wire" and "Jesus Walks," and helped establish him as a major force in hip-hop.
What is The College Dropout?
The youngest person to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Who is Quvenzhane Wallis?
This NFL player sparked controversy and widespread conversation in 2016 by kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality
Who is Colin Kaepernick?
What was the first Black-owned company to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange?
What is BET Black Entertainment Television?
This acclaimed author is known for The Color Purple, a powerful novel about race, gender, and resilience in the early 20th century South, which later became an Oscar-nominated film and Broadway musical.
Who is Alice Walker?