Famous and Fierce
People of the Past
Forever Favorites
First to Forge
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The 44th president of the United States and first African American president in US History
Who is Barack Obama?
100
This person gave a famous speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, which starts with the words "I Have a Dream..."
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
100
This person started as a musician and then created their own clothing and makeup brand called 'Fenty'. They were also named the Ambassador Extraordinary of Barbados.
Who is Rihanna?
100
This person was the first African American man to every play professional baseball (MLB). He joined the Dodgers and wore the number 42 on his jersey.
Hint: He grew up in Pasadena, California!
Who is Jackie Robinson?
200
The gymnast with the most gold medals in Olympic history
Who is Simone Biles?
200
The conductor of the Underground Railroad
Who was Harriet Tubman?
200
This Disney movie had an all Black cast and focused on a super hero who came from the hidden country of "Wakanda" to save the world and his home from his long lost cousin.
What is "Black Panther"?
200
She was the first lady of the 44th president of the United States. She cared about education and improving food quality in schools for all. She has also written several books.
Who is Michelle Obama?
300
This singer started in a girl group called "Destiny's Child" and then began her career as a solo artist. She has many nicknames including the name "Queen B"
Who is Beyonce?
300
This woman protested the unfair treatment of African Americans by refusing to give up her seat on the bus during the time of segregation. Her brave actions sparked the beginning of the Montgomery Bus Boycotts.
Who was Rosa Parks?
300
This famous basketball player spent 20 years playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. He won 5 NBA championships and was an 18 time All-Star player. He also started many charities and foundations to help children play basketball.
Hint: He wore the number '8' and then '24' on his jersey
Who was Kobe Bryant?
300
This person was the first to ever win 23 grand slam tournaments in tennis. She and her younger sister Venus, both play professional tennis. She is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time.
Who is Serena Williams?
400
She was the first female black broadcaster and television personality. She became so popular that she had her own show and network. She is the first Black woman in the United States to become a billionaire.
Who is Oprah Winferey?
400
This woman was a famous science fiction writer. She was one of the first Black women to write for this genre, and she has won many awards for her writing. Some of her most famous books include "Kindred" and "Parable of the Sower".
Hint: She also grew up in Pasadena, California
Who is Octavia Butler?
400
This person is a famous comedian and actor. He has been acting for over 40 years. He is also famous for his role as the voice of Donkey in the movie "Shrek"
Who is Eddie Murphy?
400
She was the first female Vice President and the first Black woman to ever run for president of the United States. She served as the attorney general for the state of California.
Who is Kamala Harris?
500
This movie shows the story of four women that worked as mathematicians, engineers, and computer programmers for NASA. Their research helped launch the first American journey into space. Their names were Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson. This movie is called...
What is 'Hidden Figures"?
500
This social justice group helped the community by providing resources like education, free meals, and health care to black families. They were also very famous for their protests for equal treatment and freedom for Black and African American people.
Hint: This group named after a type of cat
What is the Black Panther Party?
500
This man was a famous Jamaican musician that sang about love and peace. He made reggae and Rastafarian music popular. You may know his song "Three Little Birds"
Who is Bob Marley?
500
This person is the first Black woman to be appointed as a judge on the Supreme Court. She graduated from Harvard Law and spent 22 years working in law and policy before she became a Supreme Court Judge.
Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson?