Actors/Actresses
This actor born Emmitt Perry Jr is considered to be the highest paid actor in Hollywood to date.
Tyler Perry
In 2014, this artist was named the highest earning black artist of all time, taking home about $212 million from a year long tour
Beyoncé
This father and son duo ran a junk yard
Sanford and Son
This Brooklyn Dodgers player was known as perhaps the greatest African American athlete of all time.
Jackie Robinson
This movie starring Chadwick Boseman is considered to be the top grossing black film to date
Black Panther
This actor started his career by winning several amateur comedy competitions at club throughout New-England area
Kevin Hart
Standing at 5'2 and weighing 112 pounds this artist often wore heels to combat their small size.
Prince
This sitcom is a spin off from the hit show, "All I The Family."
The Jefferson's
This athlete was the youngest player to be drafted by the NBA, Number 1 at the age of 18.
Lebron James
This film highlights three brilliant African American women who serves as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history; The Launch of Astronaut John Glenn into orbit.
Hidden Figures
This actress is not only known for acting but producing as well, the hit television show Scandal has made her a common household name
Kerry Washington
This artist just recently broke Apple Music's streaming record for a listening party held in Atlanta's Mercedes- Benz Stadium
Kanye West
In this sitcom the main actor played a total of 9 characters
Martin
At the age of 24, this young athlete has won 30 World and Olympic medals. Becoming the first female US gymnast to win 4 gold medals in a single game.
Simone Biles
He who finds a wife, finds a good thing and that's exactly what the prince of Zamunda did in?
Coming To America
This actor has played in over 96 movies and is best known for his distinct voice.
Morgan Freeman
This artist broke away from his family group and became a solo artist in 1971 and dropped his first solo album in 1972, "Got To Be There." `
Michael Jackson
This granddad moved his 2 grandsons from the Southside of Chicago to the suburbs of Woodcrest for their safety but they seem to be the ones causing all the trouble.
The Boondocks
At 22 years and 5 month old this athlete became the youngest to win MVP.
Derrick Rose
This movie takes a look at three defining chapters in the life of a young black boy growing up in Miami, this epic journey to manhood is guided by the kindness support and love of the community that raised him
Moonlight
This woman was known has the first black actress, making her first film appearance as a maid in The Golden Wiest (1932)
Hattie McDaniel
This artist stated her obsession with make-up developed while watching her mother work at a cosmetic counter, thus besides music she also created her own beauty line
Rihanna
This drama sitcom tells a fictional narrative of experiences while growing up on the southside of Chicago.
The Chi
____________ became the first African American to compete in a pro-world tennis tour and in 1956 became the first African AMe4rican woman to win a Grand Slam title
Althea Gibson
This film depicts the struggles of a 10 year old boy growing up in the hood. While his father tries to raise him to be better than his surroundings, its not an easy task in a neighborhood where crime and drugs are rampant
Boyz In The Hood