Historical Figures
This prominent figure famously gave the "I had a dream" Speech
Martin Luther King Jr
He was the first black president
Who is Barack Obama
She was the first black princess depiction for Disney
Who is Tiana from Princess and the Frog
Who started the popular air jordans tennis shoe line in the 1980's
Michael Jordan
What sport does Stephen Curry play?
Basketball
He was the first to get an MVP award in Major League Baseball.
Who is Jackie Robinson
This popular movie from the 90's found fame by blending basketball and the Looney Tunes.
Space Jam
This rapper, known for being married to Kim Kardashian, recently changed his name to 'Ye'
Kanye West
At 24 years old, she has the most medals for gymnastics and she is from Columbus.
She is famous for helping around 70 enslaved people become free by guiding them along the underground railroad.
Harriet Tubman
The first African American man to have his music video on MTV
Who is Michael Jackson
Ryan Coogler is best known for directing this super hero movie which turned out to be the highest grossing film of all time made by a black director.
Black Panther
This show follows 5 friends as they navigate growing up in a south LA neighborhood.
On My Block
What famous boxer had the nickname "The Greatest"
Muhammad Ali
She made history at just 6 years old for being the first black student in an all white school. Now she is a civil rights activist.
Ruby Bridges
She was the first to win a grammy, during their inaugural year
Ella Fitzgerald
This is a biographical movie about three brilliant African American woman at NASA, paving the way for future women to also make a name for themselves.
What is Hidden Figures
What city was hip-hop created in?
New York City
How many three point throws did Shaq make in his career?
Only 1! But he attempted 20
Other than MLK, there was a second priest who was a prominent civil rights figure. He was a vocal advocate for black empowerment.
Malcolm X
She was the first black woman to ever run for president
Shirley Chisholm (She did however end up being the first black woman to be in congress!)
He was the voice behind Mufasa in Lion King
Who is James Earl Jones?
What is the name of the 1st dog that lived in the white house with the Obama's?
Bonus points for the second!
Bo
Sunny
In 1920, Fritz Pollard was the first black man to play in the NFL, however it banned black men from entering again after he left. What decade did the NFL re-integrate black football players into their teams?
1940's