History
First black president
What is Barack Obama
She is most known for her role in hidden figures, hustle and flow, and the new tv series empire.
Who is Taraji P henson
First black baseball player in major league baseball
Who is Jackie Robinson
Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. Starring Sanaa Lathan & Omar Epps.
What is Love & Basketball
First black millionaire
What is madam C.J walker
He has won 2 oscars. And is most known for his role in fences, the book of eli, and training day
Who is Denzel washington
Played for the lakers as small forward and shooting guard.
Who is kobe bryant
In 2018 this movie made its major debut with the main character being not only a king but also a superhero. This movie won 3 Oscars and was directed by Ryan Coogler.
What is black panther
The date that all slaves were actually freed
June 19th
With 38 awards and 86 nominations one including an oscar. This actor is most known for his role in pulp fiction, the hateful eight, snakes on a plane, and jackie brown
Who is Samuel Jackson
First black world heavyweight boxing champion
Who is Jack Johnson
Directed by Theodore Witcher. Starring Larenz Tate and Nia long. This movie was nominated for an Oscar
What is Love Jones
Inventor of gas mask and three position traffic light
Who is Garret Morgan
This 95 year old actress is most known for her role in he help, diary of a mad black woman, and fried green tomatoes.
Who is Cicely Tyson
First Black Gymnast to Win Individual All-Around Champion
Who is Gabby Douglas
Follows the lives of three young males living in the Crenshaw ghetto of Los Angeles, dissecting questions of race, relationships, violence and future prospects. Directed by John Singleton.
What is Boyz n the Hood
The first woman to refuse moving from the back of the bus
What is Claudette Colvin
With one golden globe under his belt. This actor was born in London, England and is most known for his work in star trek: beyond, the losers, and Thor: ragnorak.
Who is Idris Elba
He won gold medals in the 100-meter and 200-meter sprints, the 4 x 100-meter relay and the long jump. Proved Hitler's theory of "aryan" being the supreme race wrong.
Who is Jesse Owens
Starring Wesley Snipes a movie about an ascending crime lord and a cop who vowed to stop him.
What is new jack city