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This former NFL Quarterback became a prominent civil rights activist and is known for taking a knee on the field
Who is Colin Kaepernick
This rapper known for his storytelling ability released the critically acclaimed album 'Good Kid Mad City' in 2012
Who is Kendrick Lamar
This actor is known for his powerful performances in films such as 'Malcom X' and 'American Gangster'
Who is Denzel Washington
"You got knocked the **** out!"
This civil right leader delivered the famous 'I Have A Dream Speech' during the 1963 March on Washington
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
This athlete broke the major league baseball's color barrier in 1947 playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers
Who is Jackie Robinson
This female artist was the first women to win the Grammy award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1996 for her hit 'That Thing'
Who is Lauryn Hill
This actress gained fame for her role in 'Scandal' becoming a prominent figure in Hollywood and an advocate for women's rights and social justice
Who is Kerry Washington
"Did I do that?"
What is 'Family Matters'
This cultural icon and poet is known for his role in the Harlem Renaissance and for his works such as the 'The Weary Blues'
Who is Langston Hughes
This person is known as the greatest boxer and became the first 3 time Heavyweight world champion
Who is Muhammad Ali
Often referred to as the Queen of Hip Hop, this artist gained fame for he fusion of R&B and Hip-Hop and hits like 'Real Love'
Who is Mary J Blige
Who is Viola Davis
"I hate you Jody!"
What is 'Baby Boy'
This prominent abolitionist escaped from slavery and became the leading voice in the fight for emancipation and women's right.
Who is Fredrick Douglass
The first African American woman to win an Olympic Gold medal in track and field.
Who is DeeDee Tatum
This iconic artist won a record 28 Grammy awards, making her the most awarded female artist in Grammy history
Who is Beyonce
This legendary actor is known for his roles in 'Million Dollar Baby' and 'Now You See Me' and is recognized for his voice
Who is Morgan Freeman
"You'll never find....A hairline like mine"
What is 'All About the Benjamins'
This entrepreneur and philanthropist became the first African-American women to serve in the US Senate, representing California in 2017.
Who is Kamala Harris
This Olympic medalist and activist famously raised his first in a Black Power salute during the 1968 Mexico City Games
Who is Tommie Smith
This 1990s Hip-Hop duo known for their hit 'Rosa Parks' helped bring Southern rap to national scene
Who is Outkast
This actor is best known for his roles in "Boyz n the Hood," "The Best Man," and its sequel, and he starred in the TV series "Rosewood."
Who is Morris Chestnut
"You know you poor when you eatin’ breakfast food late. You fryin’ toast? At nine o’clock at night? With bacon? You’re broke"
What is 'The Bernie Mac Show'
This influential Black leader and educator founder the Tuskegee Institute and promoted vocational training for African Americans.
Who is Booker T. Washington