Olympics
He won gold in the 100m and 200m in three consecutive Olympics - Beijing 2008, London 2012 and Rio 2016 - a feat no other sprinter in history has ever achieved.
Who is Usain Bolt?
Chadwick Boseman starred in this 2018 American superhero film. He played the part of the main character, of which the film is also named.
What is Black Panther?
In 2019, this man became Hip-Hop’s first proven and viable billionaire, thanks to what Forbes called a “sprawling and diverse empire.”
Who is Jay-Z?
He started college at this age.
What is 15?
He was the first black athlete to receive Clemson University's "Frank Howard Award". He went on to appear in two Super Bowls with the Steelers.
Who is Bennie Lee Cunningham, Jr.?
She was the first black woman in Olympic History to become the Individual All-Around Champion in gymnastics.
Who is Gabby Douglas?
This historical drama is based on the 1965 voting rights marches from Selma to Montgomery, which were organized by civil rights movement leader James Bevel and led by civil rights activists Martin Luther King Jr., Hosea Williams, and John Lewis.
What is Selma?
Most well known for his basketball career, he is one of the most marketed sports figures in history. He also played a short stint in Minor League Baseball.
Who is Michael Jordan?
King was imprisoned this many times.
What is 29?
She was the first African-American woman licensed as a physician in South Carolina.
Who is Dr. Matilda Arabelle Evans?
She was the first Black woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in swimming.
Who is Simone Manuel?
Set in the 1960s, this film is based on the true story of three mathematicians — Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson — who overcame race- and gender-based obstacles to become vital members of NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program.
What is Hidden Figures?
In addition to the media, entertainment and business empire she’s built, she owns shares in Weight Watchers and has a partnership with Apple. She has donated nearly half a billion dollars to charities throughout her career.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
When born, his name was not Martin Luther, but this.
What is Michael?
She was the first female African-American mayor in South Carolina.
Who is Janie Glymph Goree?
These two athletes were suspended from the U.S. Olympic team for their Black Power salute during the national anthem after winning gold and bronze at the 1968 Olympics.
Who are Tommie Smith and John Carlos?
Will Smith stars as Richard Williams, the determined father to tennis superstars Serena and Venus Williams. The inspiring film follows the family's remarkable journey from tennis courts in Compton, CA to historic athletic heights.
What is King Richard?
Originally from Barbados, this woman is most famous for her music career, however, she also created fashion and cosmetics brands titled after her own last name.
Who is Robyn 'Rihanna' Fenty?
King attended graduate school at Boston University, where he received his Ph.D. in this.
What is Systematic Theology?
A native of Spartanburg, he held the body-building title of "Mr. Olympia" for eight consecutive years, from 1984-1992.
Who is Lee Haney?
She was the first African American woman to ever medal in the Winter Games.
Who is Debi Thomas?
Based on Solomon Northup's 1853 memoir of the same name, this biographical drama follows Northup's journey from a free Black man from upstate New York to a slave on a Louisiana plantation and his fight to regain his freedom.
What is 12 Years a Slave?
He is Africa’s richest man, and has held the title for 11 years. He founded and owns nearly 88 percent of publicly-traded Dangote Cement. He also owns stakes in publicly-traded salt, sugar and flour manufacturing companies.
Who is Aliko Dangote?
Although assassinated in 1968, King was stabbed and survived a previous assassination attempt in this year.
What is 1958?
Nicknamed the "Refrigerator", he was born in Aiken, SC, played at Clemson University, and was a key player in the Chicago Bears Superbowl XX winning season.
Who is William Perry?