This tennis player, often called the "Queen of the Court," has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the Open Era.
Who is Serena Williams?
This 1965 autobiography by Malcolm X, co-written with Alex Haley, details his transformation from a troubled youth to a prominent civil rights leader.
What is the autobiography of Malcolm X?
In 2009, he became the 44th President of the US.
Who is Barack Obama
He is the current Mayor of Flint MI
Who is Sheldon Neeley?
This 7x Grammy Winner became famous for both her singing voice and lyrical talent. Her most famous album being: The Miseducation of ____.
Who is Lauryn Hill?
This NFL team, based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is known for its passionate fan base called "Cheeseheads."
Who are the Packers?
This famous sci-fi writer and author of the "parable" series is considered a founding contributor of Afro-futurism.
Who is Octavia Butler?
Before becoming famous for making cars, this vehicle city was know for making parts for carriages.
What is Flint?
The current US president continues to insist that this country should become the 51st state.
What is Canada?
Turning 50 years old this past summer, hip hop was founded in this part of NYC.
What is the S Bronx?
This gymnast won four gold medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics and is considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time.
Who is Simone Biles
He is famous for creating phrases we still use today like: "my mind's eye," "heart of gold," "breaking the ice," "wearing your heart on your sleeve," and many more.
Who is William Shakespeare?
During WW2, this group of Americans were often locked up jic they weren't "loyal" to the US.
Who are Japanese-Americans
We are currently in the midst of this Muslim holiday.
What is Ramadan?
This Hip Hop trio is often credited for bringing hip-hop into the mainstream when they paired with Aerosmith to make, "Walk this Way" in 1986.
Who is Run DMC?
This NBA player, known as "The King," has won four NBA championships and is often compared to Michael Jordan.
Who is Lebron James
This 2017 book turned 2018 movie about a Black teen gunned down by a cop and the resulting trial, has been banned in many schools.
What is "The Hate you Give?"
In June of 1969, a police raid on the Stonewall Inn set off ongoing riots and is often credited with starting this movement in the US.
What is the LGBTQIA+ / Gay / Queer movement?
Israel has been at war with this region since OCT 7th 2023.
What is Gaza?
Hip Hop is composed of 5 elements including: MCing, DJing, Fashion, breaking, and _____
What is "tagging"
A two-time Olympic gold medalist and three-division world champion, she is often referred to as the "GWOAT" (Greatest Woman of All Time).
Who is Claressa Sheilds
First published in 1980, this Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel tells the story of the Holocaust, with Jews depicted as mice and Nazis as cats. Its profound exploration of trauma, memory, and history helped elevate graphic novels as a serious literary form.
What is Maus?
Famous for creating a "Back to Africa" movement in the 1920s, this Jamaican born activist created the largest Black organization ever with 20m members.
Who is Marcus Garvey?
In 2023, this country became the most populous in the world, surpassing China, according to the United Nations.
What is India?
This DJ is often given credit for brining large speakers/heavy bass into hip hop culture due to his background DJ-ing beach parties in Jamaica before moving to NY.
Who is Kool Herk?