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This man gave the “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This Marvel superhero movie became the first with a mostly Black cast and won 3 Oscars.
What is Black Panther?
The first African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
What does BSU stand for
Black Student Union
his animated Disney movie featured Disney’s first Black princess.
The Princess and the Frog (Tiana)
She became the first Black woman vice president of the U.S. in 2021.
Who is Kamala Harris?
In 2023, she headlined the Super Bowl Halftime Show while pregnant.
Rihanna
This NBA player is nicknamed “King James.
Who is LeBron James?
When was MC founded
1932
Wearing this color is common during Black History Month events.
Red, Black, Green, Gold
This abolitionist and former enslaved woman led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
Harriet Tubman
Michael Jordan played most of his NBA career with what team?
Chicago Bulls
He was a boxing legend known as “The Greatest” and for saying, “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee"
Muhammad Ali
What does HBCU stand for
Historically Black College (or) University
Fried chicken, collard greens, and cornbread are staples of this cuisine.
Soul food
The first African American president of the U.S
Who is Barack Obama?
The sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” starred which rapper?
Will Smith
Kobe Bryant spent his entire 20-year NBA career with what team?
Los Angeles Lakers
This month is celebrated as Black History Month in the United States.
February
Dashikis and kente cloths originally come from this continent.
Africa
She became the first Black female self-made millionaire through her hair care and beauty products.
Madam C.J. Walker
Known as “Queen Bey,” this artist’s Homecoming performance paid tribute to HBCU culture.
Beyoncé
Allen Iverson wore what jersey number for most of his NBA career?
#3
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech in this U.S. city.
Washington, D.C.
This rapper from Chicago made Graduation and College Dropout.
Kanye West (Ye)