Black History Facts
This amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery.
What is the 13th amendment?
Known as the "Queen of Soul," she was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
He was the first Black man to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
She became the first African American woman to win an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in "Monster’s Ball."
Who is Halle Berry?
This actress and comedian is known for her role on the show "Insecure" and co-created the YouTube series "Awkward Black Girl".
Who is Issa Rae?
This civil rights leader delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
This rap group from Atlanta, known for their unique sound and fashion, produced hits like "Hey Ya!" and "Ms. Jackson."
Who is Outkast?
He is known as the "Father of Black History" and established Black History Month.
Who is Carter G. Woodson?
He was the first African American to direct a film nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, with his movie "Get Out."
Who is Jordan Peele?
Known for her role as Olivia Pope, she became the first African American woman to lead a prime-time network drama in nearly 40 years.
Who is Kerry Washington?
This landmark 1954 Supreme Court case declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
This rapper is known as the "Queen of Rap" and has hits like "Super Bass" and "Anaconda."
Who is Nikki Minaj?
This grassroots organization, founded in 2013, advocates against violence and systemic racism towards Black people.
What is Black Lives Matter?
This 2018 Marvel film featuring the fictional country of Wakanda became a cultural phenomenon and broke box office records.
What is Black Panther?
This athlete and cultural icon is the first Black woman to win 23 Grand Slam tennis titles in the Open Era.
Who is Serena Williams?
This pioneering doctor performed the first successful open-heart surgery in 1893.
Who is Dr. Daniel Hale Williams?
This Beyoncé-led girl group rose to fame in the late 1990s and is known for hits like "Say My Name" and "Survivor."
Who is Destiny's Child?
This political party, founded in 1966 by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale, advocated for Black empowerment and community self-defense.
What is the Black Panthers Party?
This 1989 film, directed by John Singleton, depicts the struggles of young Black men growing up in South Central Los Angeles.
What is Boyz n the Hood?
Known for the iconic dance move “The Moonwalk,” he was dubbed the "King of Pop" and is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Who is Michael Jackson?
Founded in 1909, this is the oldest civil rights organization in the United States.
What is the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)?
This rapper and producer, known for his album The College Dropout, founded the record label GOOD Music and is also a fashion designer.
Who is Kanye West?
He was a key figure in the Pan-African movement and founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA).
Who is Marcus Garvey?
This 2019 Jordan Peele horror film explores themes of duality and privilege, following a family haunted by their doppelgängers.
What is Us?
This groundbreaking sitcom, created by Kenya Barris, explores contemporary Black family life in America and has received critical acclaim.
What is Black-ish?