Black Artists (Music)
This Toronto rapper was an actor in his early childhood, and released his second studio album, 'Take Care' in 2011.
Who is Drake?
Born in Akron, Ohio, this NBA player is widely considered the GOAT in NBA history and is currently the oldest in the league.
Who is LeBron James?
This legendary Civil Rights activist is widely considered as the face of the Civil Rights Movement and known for his non-violent protests.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This actor starred in the movie, I, Robot, and formed a rap group with DJ Jazzy Jeff with the stage name 'Fresh Prince'.
Who is Will Smith?
This Harlem Renaissance poet wrote the famous poem 'I, Too' and is applauded today for his contributions to African American literature and culture.
Who is Langston Hughes?
This Maryland-born R&B singer is known for his smooth vocals on songs like 'Dead Man Walking' and album, 'Wasteland'.
Who is Brent Faiyaz?
This NBA player won three NBA championships, played with LeBron James on the Miami Heat, and is greatly considered one of the greatest shooting guards ever.
Who is Dwayne Wade?
This NAACP leader helped organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott alongside Martin Luther King Jr.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This Kenyan-Mexican actress won an Academy Award for her role in 12 Years a Slave and has starred in Black Panther.
Who is Lupita Nyong'o?
This entrepreneur founded Mielle Organics, a popular haircare brand for natural hair, and has become a leading voice in Black-owned haircare businesses.
Who is Monique Rodriguez?
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, this R&B and Hip-Hop artist has won 5 Grammy Awards and released the song 'Prom'.
Who is SZA?
Who is Venus Williams?
This civil rights activist and journalist helped expose racial injustice through her anti-lynching campaigns in the late 19th century.
Who is Ida B. Wells?
This British actor stars as Franklin Saint in the crime drama series, Snowfall.
Who is Damson Idris?
This entrepreneur and inventor became the first self-made female millionaire in the U.S. by creating and marketing hair-care products for Black women.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
Widely considered the 'Queen of Soul', this Soul artist released songs like 'Respect' and advocated for social change.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This boxer is widely regarded as the greatest heavyweight of all time and donned the saying, "Float like a butterfly, Sting like a bee".
Who is Muhammad Ali?
This activist and labor leader helped organize the 1963 March on Washington and advocated for both civil rights and workers’ rights.
Who is A. Philip Randolph?
This comedian and actress gained fame for her breakout role in Girls Trip and starred alongside Kevin Hart in Night School.
Who is Tiffany Haddish?
This physician and engineer became the first Black woman to travel in space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour and now dances for a living!
Who is Mae Jemison?
Born in Brooklyn, New York, this legendary Jazz trumpeter and composer revolutionized Jazz with albums like Kind of Blue and is celebrated for his improvisational genius.
Who is Miles Davis?
This legendary track and field athlete competed in the 1936 Olympic Games in Germany, breaking racial barriers in the sports industry.
Who is Jesse Owens?
At just 15 years old, this civil rights activist was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955 for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus.
Who is Claudette Colvin?
This Emmy-winning actress stars as Rainbow Johnson on Black-ish, and is the daughter of legendary singer Diana Ross.
Who is Tracee Ellis Ross?
This African American scientist developed hundreds of products using peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans.
Who is George Washington Carver?