History in Music
This “Queen of Soul” demanded R-E-S-P-E-C-T in her 1967 hit song.
Who is Aretha Franklin
This 2018 Marvel film became a cultural phenomenon celebrating Afrofuturism.
What is Black Panther.
He delivered the “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
She is considered America’s first self-made female millionaire.
Who is Madam C. J. Walker
He became the first Black President of the United States in 2008
Who is Barack Obama
Known as the “King of Pop”
Who is Michael Jackson.
This director made history with the horror film “Get Out.”
Who is Jordan Peele.
She refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in 1955.
Who is Rosa Parks
This media mogul founded Harpo Productions and became a billionaire.
Who is Oprah Winfrey.
This movie Made history and sparked debate as Disney's first Black live-action princess movie
what is The Little Mermaid
This Houston-born superstar headlined Coachella in 2018 in a historic HBCU-inspired performance.
Who is Beyoncé
This movie is the story of Oscar Grant III, a 22-year-old Bay Area resident, who crosses paths with friends, enemies, family, and strangers on the last day of 2008.
The story brought national attention to the issue of police brutality and the value of black lives in America, offering a heart-wrenching look at the human stories behind the headlines and sparking discussions on racial injustice.
What is fruitvale station.
This activist and minister advocated for Black empowerment and founded the Organization of Afro-American Unity.
Who is Malcolm X
This entrepreneur is known for his role on Shark Tank and founding FUBU.
Who is Daymond John
This boxing legend famously declared, “I am the greatest.”
Whos is Muhammad Ali.
What is Lift every voice and sing
She became the first black women to win an Oscar for best actress
She became the 1st Black women to serve on the United States Supreme Court
Who is Ketanji Brown jackson
This era is known as the "Golden Age of Black Business," where segregation forced the creation of self-sustaining Black economies, including thriving banks, insurance companies, and funeral homes.
This is 1900 to 1930
Founded in 1966, this organization promoted community programs and self-defense.
What is the Black Panther Party
This jazz trumpeter helped popularize scat singing and recorded “What a Wonderful World.”
Who is Louis Armstrong.
This actor has won two Academy Awards and has pioneered other young black and brown actors/actresses. This actor also starred in "training day"
what is Denzel Washington.
This congressman and activist was severely beaten on “Bloody Sunday” in Selma
Who is John Lewis
A locally owned Chick Fil A is owned by this African American operator_______
Jon Hooper
Who crashed Jay-z and Alicia Key's performance at the VMA IN 2009
who is Lil Mama