60's
This civil rights activist became a symbol of Black pride after refusing to be drafted in 1967.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
This 1977 space epic introduced us to Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader.
What is Star Wars?
Known for their hit “Billie Jean,” this pop star was famous for the Moonwalk.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This rapper helped put the West Coast on the map with The Chronic in 1992.
Who is Dr. Dre?
This Atlanta duo won a Grammy for Hey Ya! and helped define 2000s hip-hop with their album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below.
Who is OutKast?
This soul singer had a hit with A Change Is Gonna Come before his tragic death in 1964.
Who is Sam Cooke?
This trendy hairstyle was worn by both men and women and involved tight, voluminous curls.
What is an afro?
This genre of music, born in the Bronx, exploded in popularity during the '80s with acts like Run-D.M.C.
What is hip-hop?
This sketch comedy show launched careers for Jamie Foxx, Jim Carrey, and the Wayans siblings.
What is In Living Color?
This movie, starring Denzel Washington, earned him his second Oscar for his role as a corrupt cop.
What is Training Day?
This popular slogan encouraged Black pride and identity during the late '60s.
What is “Black is Beautiful”?
This 1970s sitcom followed a young Black family living in a Chicago housing project.
What is Good Times?
This 1984 movie features a giant Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.
What is Ghostbusters?
This 1990s horror film combined social commentary and supernatural stories and became a cult hit.
What is Tales from the Hood?
This basketball star was known as “The Answer” and was a style icon both on and off the court.
Who is Allen Iverson?
This singer and actress became the first Black woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress in 1964.
No Black woman won Best Actress in the 1960s — it wasn’t until 2002 (Halle Berry).
This variety show featured dance and music and was known as "the hippest trip in America."
What is Soul Train?
This 1986 film starring Tom Cruise made aviator sunglasses cool again.
What is Top Gun?
This NFL player-turned-actor was tried for murder in one of the decade’s most famous trials.
Who is O.J. Simpson?
This organization, founded in 2003, began as a response to racial injustice and police brutality and became a major movement in the next decade.
What is Black Lives Matter?
This legendary variety show began in 1968 and showcased Black music, fashion, and dance.
What is Soul Train?
In 1973, this city elected its first Black mayor, Tom Bradley.
What is Los Angeles?
This video game character made his debut chomping pellets in 1980.
Who is Pac-Man?
This future president gave a keynote address at the 2004 DNC but was elected to the U.S. Senate in the 1990s.
Who is Barack Obama?
This Olympic track and field star won 5 gold medals in the 2000s and faced later controversy.
Who is Marion Jones?