Politicians
The first black president of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama?
Known for her multiple career ventures, this artist is renowned for her inclusive and diverse make up and fashion line as well as her humanitarian work in her home town of Barbados and the U.S. including: immigration rights, LGBT rights, HIV/AIDs, religious freedom, and much more.
Who is Rihanna?
Known as one of the most prominent figures in the Civil Rights Movement. This Baptist minister is often identified for his nonviolent civil obedience approach.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
Began by a group of students in response to various school mass shootings, this movement and demonstration was a demand for more legislation to prevent future gun violence.
What is March For Our Lives?
Starting after the shooting of unarmed youth Mike Brown, this movement continues to gain momentum and fight for racial equality.
What is Black Lives Matter?
This president issues the 'emancipation proclamation' in 1973 that legally "freed" all slaves in the United States.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
After leaving a girl group and going solo, this artist is known more recently for her racially charged and politicized music which incorporated various themes such as black lives matter, police brutality, and racial inequality in her art. She has also championed for various causes including supporting victims of Hurricane Katrina, hunger relief efforts, and women's rights initiatives.
Who is Beyonce?
Known for the Blue vest he is often seen wearing. This activist came to prominence during the Ferguson riots and continues to stay involved in social activism.
Who is Deray McKesson?
This movement began as a running joke which mocked the lack of diversity in the Oscars and pushed for more roles and acknowledge meant for people of color and other marginalized groups in movies and tv shows.
What is #OscarsSoWhite
In opposition to British Rule, during this movement the American colonies fought back to gain financial and governmental independence.
What is the American Revolution?
A previous first lady of the United States who ran for president twice.
Who is Hillary Clinton?
This rapper often speaks on injustice in his music but has also found the 'Dreamville Foundation' which encourages students in his hometown to stay in school and even purchased his childhood home for single mothers to live rent free for two years when in need.
Who is J. Cole?
Her refusal to move to the back of a segregated bus led to boycotts that eventually integrated bus seating.
Who is Rosa Parks?
Beginning as a hashtag on social media this movement spread internationally to draw awareness on and action against sexual assault and harassment especially in the work place and through out Hollywood have been highlighted.
What is #MeToo?
This basketball star and athlete has been known for his community work over the years particularly his "Promise School" which provides basic necessities and tuition for college to underserved populations that complete the program.
Who is LeBron James?
The first Somali American woman in congress.
Who is Ilhan Omar?
This kpop group became a global sensation in recent years being the first kpop artists to debut an album at No. 1 on the U.S. billboard in 2018 and achieve multiple Guinness World Records. Their music has touched on the North and South Korean tensions and the brain washing feel of a uniform education system.
Who is BTS?
As a South African anti-apartheid revolutionists, this activist went from being imprisoned for his beliefs to serving as the President of South Africa in 1994 as the country's first black head of state and first and first democratically elected official.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
To gain political power and a voice for women this movement began in the U.S. to push for voting rights for women. It has been highly criticized for its exclusion of Latino and Black women.
What is Women's Suffrage?
This athlete has faced a lot of backlash for kneeling during the national anthem and has become a huge name and face in sports activism.
Who is Colin Kaepernick?
The youngest woman ever to serve on the United States congress. Hint: Serves New York's 14th congressional district.
Who is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC)?
This alternative and pop artist is very candid about her experience with mental health issues and a champion for women and LGBT rights. She has spoken and performed at multiple women's movement marches and been very outspoken during the #MeToo movement.
Who is Halsey?
The youngest person to receive the nobel peace prize, this Pakistani activist has been a champion for the right to an education for young girls and even faced down the Taliban to stand up for her beliefs.
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
In response to an oil pipeline being created through sacred land with the potential to destroy the and and water as well as community in which it was opposed on, this group of American Indians and allies fought back to protect the land and people.
What is Standing Rock (Sioux)?
This Mexican artist was well known for her paintings that addressing themes such as disability, colonialism, beauty standards, gender, class, and society. She is a huge part of Mexico's art history.
Who is Frida Kahlo?