SPORTS
The first Black woman to win Olympic gold in the all-around gymnastics competition.
a) Gabby Douglas
b) Whitney Houston
c) Danielle Hall
Gabby Douglas
Inaugurated on January 20, 2009, as the 44th President of the United States, made history as the first black male President
a) Donald Trump
b) Barack Obama
c) Bill Clinton
Barack Obama
The first Black woman to top the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart (with "Texas Hold 'Em")
a) Taylor Swift
b) Beyonce' Knowles
c) Aaliyah
Beyonce' Knowles
The first Black woman to host a nationally syndicated talk show (1986), the first Black female billionaire (2003), and the first to own and produce her own production company (Harpo Productions).
a) Oprah Winfrey
b) Ellen DeGeneres
c) Niamba Johnson
Oprah Winfrey
First Black American Idol winner
a) Ruben Studdard
b) Barbara Stidwell
c) Melania Trump
Ruben Studdard
A global cultural icon, widely known by the nickname "The Greatest", he is often regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time
a) Mike Tyson
b) Muhammad Ali
c) Martin Luther King
Muhammad Ali
The first Black person, as well as the first woman, to hold the office of Vice President of the United States
a) Kamala Harris
b) Hilary Clinton
c) Kelly Rowland
Kamala Harris
The first artist in history to chart Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hits across six consecutive decades (1970s–2020s). He is known for many hit songs, including THRILLER
a) Michael B. Jordon
b) Michael Ealy
c) Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Famous for the act of refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus
a) Harriet Tubman
b) Monique Sandiford
c) Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks
Famous for "I have a dream" speech
a) Drake
b) Martin Luther King, Jr
c) Malcom X
Martin Luther King, Jr
He became the first former player to become a majority owner of an NBA team (Charlotte Bobcats) in 2010. He is also known for his flying dunk and Air Jordan brand
a) Steph Curry
b) Allen Iverson
c) Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan
Recognized as the first Black man to be formally received at the White House by a President (Abraham Lincoln).
a) Martin Luther King
b) Malcom X
c) Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass
The first rapper to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2018. He is also recognized as the first Black male artist to receive Grammy nominations for Album of the Year for five different albums. (Famous for the song, they not like us)
a) Kanye West
b) Lil Baby
c) Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar
The first African American woman in space
a) Mae Jemison
b) Tanish Springer
c) Taraji P. Henson
Mae Jemison
Famous for being a conductor of the underground railroad
a) Harriet Tubman
b) Queen Latifah
c) Danielle Brooks
Harriet Tubman
The first Black woman in the Open Era to win a Grand Slam singles title (Tennis) when she won the 1999 US Open at age 17
a) Serena Williams
b) Angela Benton
c) Kristen Johnson
Serena Williams
First African American to serve in the U.S. Congress, taking his seat in the Senate on February 25, 1870
a) Barack Obama
b) Hiram Rhodes Revels
c) Booker T Washington
Hiram Rhodes Revels
The first Black artist (male or female) to earn three RIAA-certified Diamond albums on October 28, 2020. She is one of the best-selling artists in history, with over 220 million records sold worldwide. (Famous song, I will always love you)
a) Jennifer Hudson
b) Whitney Houston
c) Chaka Khan
Whitney Houston
The first Black woman to build two separate billion-dollar companies (also known for the song "Friend of Mine," recorded for the Smurfs movie.)
a) Rihanna
b) Meg the Stallion
c) Billie Eilish
Rihanna
The first Black leading actor to achieve consistent, major box office success in Hollywood (known for The Nutty Professor movies, Norbit, and Donkey character in Shrek)
a) Charlie Murphy
b) Eddie Murphy
c) Brittany Murphy
Eddie Murphy
The first African American woman in the Open Era to achieve the World No. 1 ranking in tennis on February 25, 2002. In 2000, she also became the first Black woman to win Wimbledon since Althea Gibson in 1958.
a) Oprah Winfrey
b) Beyonce Knowles
c) Venus Williams
Venus Williams
American diplomat and political scientist who served as the 66th U.S. Secretary of State (2005–2009), the first African-American woman in that role
a) Condoleezza Rice
b) Alexus Allen
c) Brittaney Ellis
Condoleezza Rice
The first African American to record commercially
a) William Sherman
b) Willie Turner
c) George W. Johnson
George W. Johnson
She was the first African American child to attend formerly whites-only Elementary School
a) Catherine Warren
b) Ruby Bridges
c) Courtney Holloman
Ruby Bridges
A fiery African American human rights activist, minister, and leader
a) Malcolm X
b) Lil Naz X
c) XXXTENTACION
Malcolm X