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This former president made history in 2008 when he became the first Black person elected President of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama?
In this sitcom, Will gets sent from West Philadelphia to live with his wealthy aunt and uncle in Bel-Air.
What is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
This civil rights leader was a Baptist minister and became famous for promoting nonviolent protest during the Civil Rights Movement.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
Located in Washington, D.C., this famous HBCU is known as “The Mecca.”
What is Howard University?
🎶 “That’s my best friend…”
"She a real bad B*"
Before she became known as the “Mother of the Civil Rights Movement,” this woman worked as a secretary for her local NAACP chapter.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This Disney Channel show follows a teenager who can see glimpses of the future—but her plans to prevent disaster usually make things worse.
What is That's So Raven?
This boxer famously declared, “I am the greatest,” but also became an important Black historical figure for his activism and refusal to serve in the Vietnam War.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Beyoncé’s iconic 2018 Coachella performance celebrated HBCU culture and was later given this college-inspired nickname.
What is Beychella?
🎶 “We found love…”
"In a hopeless place"
This famous abolitionist escaped slavery and later became known for the words, “I freed a thousand slaves. I could have freed a thousand more…”
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This sitcom gave us Gina, Pam, Cole, Tommy, and the unforgettable relationship between its title character and Gina.
What is Martin?
This Black woman became a millionaire through a successful hair-care business and is widely recognized as one of America’s first female self-made millionaires.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
This Atlanta HBCU is an all-women’s college whose notable alumnae include Stacey Abrams and Alice Walker.
What is Spelman College?
“So I like what I see…”
"When I'm walking passing the mirror"
Before becoming one of the most recognizable civil rights leaders in history, this activist was born Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska.
Who is Malcolm X?
In this 2006 movie, Lauren London plays New New, the love interest of a roller-skating Rashad.
What is ATL?
This formerly enslaved abolitionist became famous for his speeches and writings and published an autobiography about his life in slavery and his escape to freedom.
Who is Fredrick Douglas?
This HBCU is the alma mater of Oprah Winfrey and is located in Nashville, Tennessee.
What is Tennessee State University/TSU?
🎶 “Knuck if you buck…”
"Yeah, we knucking and bucking and ready to fight"
This Black woman made history in 2021 when she became the first woman, first Black person, and first person of South Asian descent to serve as U.S. Vice President.
Who is Kamala Harris?
Bye, Felicia!” became one of the most recognizable lines in Black pop culture after appearing in this 1995 movie.
What is Friday?
Known for the phrase “Black is Beautiful,” this activist founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and promoted Black economic independence and Pan-Africanism.
Who is Marcus Garvey?
This HBCU is known as the “Home of the Rattlers” and its marching band is called the Marching 100.
What is Florida A&M University/FAMU?
🎶 “No, I don’t want no scrub…”
"A scrub is a guy who can't get no love from me"