Famous African American Quotes
Who said, "When they go low, we go high!"
Who is Michelle Obama?
Garrett Morgan is responsible for which invention
What is the traffic light and gas mask?
A Nickelodeon movie starred these two teens who worked together to save the fast food restaurant they worked at from going out of business.
Who are Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson?
This superstar was drafted to the NBA at age 17, and he won five championships before he retired. He died in a helicopter crash in January 2020.
Who is Kobe Bryant?
What famous athlete said, "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. The hands can't hit what the eyes can''t see."
Who is Muhammad Ali?
The inventor of the first American clock
Who is Benjamin Bannekar?
This singer/songwriter first became famous singing and dancing in a group with his brothers. He went on to become a solo artist with hits, such as “Thriller”, “P.Y.T”, “Bad” and “Black or White”.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This second baseman played for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947-1956. He was the first African American baseball player in Major League history.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Who gave this quote, "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.”
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr?
This self made millionaire invented a cream to help hair grow back
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
Tiana was the first princess of color in this Disney animated feature length film.
What is the Princess and the Frog?
This tennis player was the first African American man to be ranked number 1 in the world and be inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame.
Who is Arthur Ashe?
Who said, "If there is no struggle, there is no progress!"
Who is Frederick Douglass?
This inventor discovered 300 uses for the peanut
Who is Dr. George Washington Carver?
This musician gave us both a song and a movie called “Purple Rain” as well as song titles, such as “1999” and “Little Red Corvette”.
Who is Prince?
The famous boxer Muhammad Ali's real name?
Who is Cassius Clay?
Which famous poet said, "Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave. I rise! I rise! I rise!
Who is Maya Angelou?
After accidentally slicing potatoes too thin, he created the potato chip.
Who is George Crum?
In this new Disney Pixar animated movie, Joe is a middle school music teacher who finds his true passion while helping another find their passion.
What is Soul?
This NFL player became the youngest quarterback to be named Super Bowl MVP when he led his team to victory in Super Bowl LIV on February 2, 2020.
Who is Patrick Mahomes ?