MUSIC
This singer is widely referred to as the "King of Pop" and recently had a movie about his life come out
Michael Jackson
She was a famous abolitionist who escaped slavery and helped others escape through the Underground Railroad.
Harriet Tubman
Before starring as the superhero King T'Challa in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he played legal legend Thurgood Marshall in the 2017 biographical drama Marshall.
Chadwick Boseman
In 1947, he broke Major League Baseball's color barrier when he stepped onto the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers
Jackie Robinson
Inspired by real events, this sports show tells the story of high school football star Spencer James
All American
This Atlanta rapper went viral with his song "FE!N" alongside Travis Scott and released hit albums like Whole Lotta Red.
Playboi Carti
This holiday celebrates freedom from slavery in the United States and is celebrated on June 19.
Juneteenth
This actor starred as Adonis Creed in the Creed trilogy and as Erik Killmonger in Marvel's Black Panther.
Michael B. Jordan
In 2024, this gymnastics legend added three more gold medals and a silver to her collection at the Paris Olympics, bringing her total Olympic medal count to 11
Simone Biles
Featuring beloved characters like Janine Teagues and Ava Coleman, this hit ABC mockumentary comedy follows the daily lives of dedicated teachers in a Philadelphia public school
Abbott Elementary
Kendrick Lamar
Recognized as the first Black female self-made millionaire in the United States, she built a hair care empire with products like her Wonderful Hair Grower
Madam C.J. Walker
After starting her career on Disney's Shake It Up, this single-named actress starred as MJ in the MCU Spider-Man trilogy, Rue in Euphoria, and Chani in the Dune franchise.
Zendaya
This former LSU star sparked one of the biggest rivalries in women's basketball after pointing to her ring finger at Caitlin Clark during the 2023 NCAA Championship game.
Angel Reese
This iconic 1990s sitcom starring Will Smith saw his character move from West Philadelphia to live with his wealthy relatives in a luxury Bel-Air mansion
The Fresh Prince of Bel-air
This legendary group is widely known for their songs "No Scrubs" and "Creep"
TLC
Nine months before Rosa Parks' famous arrest, this 15-year-old civil rights pioneer stood her ground on a segregated Montgomery bus
Claudette Colvin
This director is known for breaking the box records with the films Black Panther, Creed, and Sinners
Ryan Coogler
Before being surpassed by the GOAT, Lebron James, who was the NBA all-time leading scorer
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Shawn and Marlon Wayans star as FBI agents who go undercover as white wealthy socialites in this cult-classic 2004 comedy film
White Chicks
This singer is known as the “Queen of Soul.”
Aretha Franklin
Founded in 1854 as Ashmun Institute, this Pennsylvania school became the first degree-granting HBCU in the country.
Lincoln University
He is widely known for directing "Nope", "Get Out", and "Us"
Jordan Peele
Before leading St. Vincent–St. Mary High School to three state titles, LeBron James was also an All-State player in Ohio in this non-basketball sport during his sophomore year.
Football
Starring Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps as childhood friends pursuing their athletic dreams, this 2000 romantic drama gave us the famous phrase "All's fair in love and basketball."
Love and Basketball