Athletes
This female gymnast was banned from doing a move historically completed by men in competition because judges deemed it was "too dangerous for the other gymnasts to attempt"
Who is Simone Biles?
This female artist won 6 Grammy awards in 2010 -- the most wins in a single night in the history of the awards show
Who is Beyoncé?
The first African-American president of the United States
Who is Barack Obama?
This holiday lasts for 7 days and is a celebration of community, family, and culture. Intended to help up reconnect with our roots and heritage
What is Kwanzaa?
This Bel-Air couple took in their nephew from West Philadelphia
Who are Uncle Phil and Aunt Viv?
This athlete is the only player to ever win NBA Finals MVP in his rookie season; known for attacking the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS
Who is Magic Johnson?
This entrepreneur and singer is officially the richest female musician in the world
Who is Rihanna?
The youngest poet to read at a presidential inauguration
Who is Amanda Gorman?
This is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States
This couple competes for love through a game of basketball
Who are Monica and Quincy?
Formerly ranked number one in women's tennis singles and doubles and has also won 7 grand slams in her career
Who is Venus Williams?
This artist won an academy award "Best Music, Original Song" in 2014 for his song, "Glory" in the movie "Selma"
Who is John Legend?
This former American actress became Britain's first Black royal in 2018
Who is Meghan Markle?
DAILY DOUBLE!!! What year was NSBE founded?
What is 1975?
This couple was played by Martin Lawrence and Tisha Campbell and was also the title of a Polo G song
Who are Martin and Gina?
Widely considered one of the greatest WBNA payers of all time; she was the first woman to be included on a sports video game cover (NBA 2k22)
Who is Candace Parker?
In 2018, this athlete helped found the "I Promise School" in Akron, Ohio
Who is LeBron James?
This was the first Black princess featured in a Disney movie
Who is Princess Tiana?
What year did the United States officially recognize Black History Month?
What is 1976?
This couple has been crazy in love since they first met in 2000 and have a combined net worth of over $1.5 billion
Who are Beyoncé and Jay-Z?
This all-time great has won the most championships of any individual in any of the four major sports (football, basketball, hockey, and baseball)
Who is Bill Russell?
This female artist is the most awarded female artist of all time; passed away in 2012
Who is Whitney Houston?
This actor became the first Black performer to ever be nominated posthumously for an Oscar, after passing away in 2020 from colon cancer
Who is Chadwick Boseman?
What year did WPI admit its first Black student?
What is 1919?
This NBA star met his future wife at church when they were just 14 and 15 years old and currently have 3 children together
Who are Steph and Ayesha Curry?