Pop Culture
This genre of music, originating in the Bronx in the 1970s, includes elements of rapping, DJing, and breakdancing.
What is hip-hop?
This Black politician was the first black president of the United States of America.
Who is Barack Obama?
This Black athlete is the oldest woman to ever win a Tennis Grand Slam Singles title.
Who is Serena Williams?
This Carribean country became the first independent Black republic in the world, after their successful revolution in the late 1700s to early 1800s.
What is Haiti?
This black artist was the first to win 8 GRAMMYS in one night.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This Black politician was the first female vice president of the United States of America.
Who is Kamala Harris?
This Black athlete is the youngest track and field Olympic gold medalist.
Who is Quincy Wilson?
This Malian emperor was one of the richest people in history, known for his pilgrimage to Mecca.
Who was Mansa Musa?
This Black artist holds the world record for the highest annual earnings for a female artist.
Who is Beyoncé?
This Black politician was known for his efforts during the Civil Rights Movement. He passed away in 2020.
Who is John Lewis?
This Black athlete holds the world record for the most FIFA World Cup wins.
Who is Pelé?
Known as the "First Lady of Civil Rights," this activist investigated the lynching of Black men and co-founded the NAACP
Who was Ida B. Wells?
This Black actor hold the world record for the most liked tweet ever.
Who is Chadwick Boseman?
This Black politician was the first Black vice-presidential candidate. He was also known for his efforts in the Civil Rights Movement.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
This Black athlete was the youngest person to ever start in an NBA game.
Who is Kobe Bryant?
This civil rights lawyer and later Supreme Court Justice won the Brown v. Board of Education case, ending school segregation.
Who was Thurgood Marshall?
Known as the "Queen of Soul," she was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Who was Aretha Franklin?
This Black poet spoke at Joe Biden's inauguration in 2021.
Who is Amanda Gordon?
This athlete holds the record for the most World gold medals in gymnastics.
Who is Simone Biles?
This kingdom, famous for its obelisks and advanced architecture, was home to the Queen of Sheba.
What was Axum (or Aksum)?