Historical Figures – Black leaders, inventors, activists
He was the first African American president of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama?
To “spill the tea” means to do this.
What is share gossip?
He played Wakanda’s King T’Challa in Black Panther.
Who is Chadwick Boseman?
The dashiki originated from this region of Africa.
What is West Africa?
She refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955.
Who is Rosa Parks?
In slang, “OG” stands for this.
What is Original Gangster?
This miniseries gave us the famous line, “Ain’t nobody coming to see you, Otis.
What is The Temptations?
This popular shoe brand is most tied to Black streetwear culture since the 1980s.
What is Nike Air Jordans?
He was the first African American Supreme Court Justice.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
The phrase “no cap” means this.
What is no lie / being honest?
She is known as the “Queen of Soul.”
Who is Aretha Franklin?
She is a famous Black supermodel who rose to fame in the 1990s alongside Naomi Campbell.
Who is Tyra Banks?
She was the first Black woman elected to Congress.
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
“Ghosting” someone means doing this.
What is cutting off communication suddenly?
They were the first hip-hop group to win a Grammy
Who are DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince?
This Harlem designer was called the “Godfather of Urban Fashion.”
Who is Dapper Dan?
He was the founder of the Tuskegee Institute.
Who is Booker T. Washington?
To “flex” in slang means this.
What is show off / brag?
He is considered the father of modern jazz
Who is Louis Armstrong?
He was the first Black designer to lead Louis Vuitton menswear.
Who is Virgil Abloh?