History
The first Black president of the United States
This music genre characterized by its use of turntables and sampling, was founded in Black American communities in the Bronx during the 70s.
What is Hip Hop?
In this year, Martin Luther King Jr. gave his "I Have A Dream Speech."
What is 1963?
Name any of the three African American mathematicians/scientists who worked at NASA and were portrayed in the film “Hidden Figures” for their contributions in the early days of the U.S. space program.
Who are Katherine Johnson, Dorthy Vaughan, or Mary Jackson?
He won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics held in Berlin, Germany.
Who is Jesse Owens?
This year marks the founding of the first Historically Black College or University in the United States.
What is 1837?
This R&B legend was killed by his father over a dispute about money.
Who is Marvin Gaye?
This black hair entrepreneur invented the hot comb.
Who is Madame CJ Walker?
Who is Carter G. Woodson
This is the celebrated conductor of the Underground Railroad
Who is Harriet Tubman?
As of 2026, how many years ago did Ruby Bridges make history by becoming the first African American child to integrate an all-white elementary school in New Orleans?
What is 66 years?
First African American to hold a seat on the Supreme Court
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
This gymnast became the most decorated American gymnast in history, with 32 Olympic and World Championship medals.
Who is Simone Biles?
This group of African American pilots became legendary for their success in World War II?
Who are the Tuskegee Airmen?
This performer was often referred to as the "Queen of Soul"
Who is Aertha Franklin?
The first African-American writer to win a Nobel Peace Prize.
Who is Toni Morrison?
This WNBA player became the first player in league history to win the MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and Finals MVP in the same season.
Who is A'ja Wilson?
This city is known as "The Black Mecca"
What is Atlanta?
The first African American women Supreme Court Justice
Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson?
This influential record label was founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. in Detroit and played a pivotal role in the development of music.
What is Motown Records?
This activist declared, "If there is no struggle, there is no progress," in his 1857 speech on abolition and self-determination.
Who was Frederick Douglass?
Who is the rapper from Chicago people refer to as "The Voice" and what Atlanta rapper is referred to as "The Hero" (You must have both names to get credit).
Who is Lil Durk and Lil Baby?
Name the Disney Star that was the first African-American person to have a lead role on their own show
Who is Raven Symone?
This company was the first African American owned company to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
1. Telfar Clothing
2. Black Entertainment Television
3. Oprah Winfrey Network
What is the Black Entertainment Television?
Name 2 movies Ryan Coolger directed