POP Culture
This 1990's RnB girl group was known for hits
like "Waterfalls" and "No Scrubs".
TLC
This actress made history in 2023 as the first Black woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for “Euphoria.”
Zendaya
Who was the first black brand ambassador for Dior?
Rhianna
First Black President
Barack Obama
This sprinter won the 100 meter worled title in 2023
Sha'Carri Richardson
What is this common black household phrase:
INOOYLF
I'm not one of
your little
friends.
Who was the first black Disney princess?
Tiana
What black women inspired "New Music Fridays"?
Beyonce
The movie "King Richard" was based on the true story of these two Olympic gold medal athletes
The William Sisiters
This signature Wendy Williams line became a viral pop‑culture catchphrase celebrated by fans.
How you doin'?
The highest grossing black male actor of all time.
Samuel L.
Jackson
Who was the first black women induced into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Aretha Franklin
Who is the often-overlooked inspiration for the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Claudette Colvin
This Los Angeles Lakers legend wrote and directed an Oscar-award winning shortfilm in 2015
Kobe Bryant
This TikTok couple landed in a lawsuit amidst their highly publicized romance, denying that it began before one of the pair's marriages had ended.
Brenay and Tim
This director made history with his 2018 blockbuster, becoming the first African-American filmmaker to direct a movie that crossed the billion-dollar mark at the global box office.
Ryan Coogler
This American gymnast holds the record for the most world championship medals ever and has multiple skills named after her
Simone Biles
From rocking the same hairstyle to buying his art and name-dropping him in songs, JAY-Z has long drawn inspiration from fellow Brooklynite Jean-Michel Basquiat. We took a closer look at their connection, and broke down every link between the two. Read the full article in the slides.
After being offered a 70% pay cut by Nike as a result of her pregnancy, this Olympic legend walked away from the brand and went on to found her own women‑centered footwear company.
Allyson Felix
This former NAACP chapter leader made national headlines after falsely presenting herself as black
Rachel Dolezol
This actress became the first Black woman to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, earning it in 2015.
Viola Davis
This black transgender activist was a key figure in the Stonewall uprising and later cofounded STAR
Marsha P Johnson
In 1983, this astronaut made history when she became the first Black woman to travel into space, breaking barriers in both NASA and STEM fields.
Dr. Mae Jemison
Who is the first African American champion (1908), later pardoned by President Trump in 2018?
Jack Johnson