Movies
This 2018 Marvel film, starring Chadwick Boseman, became the first superhero movie to earn a Best Picture?
What is Black Panther?
This singer became the youngest solo artist to ever top the Billboard Hot 100 at age 13 with the song "I Want You Back".
Who is Michael Jackson?
This groundbreaking sitcom, starring Redd Foxx, featured a junk dealer and his son running a business in Los Angeles.
What is Sanford and Son?
This 1977 miniseries, based on Alex Haley's novel, was one of the most-watched TV events in history, chronicling the journey of Kunta Kinte.
What is Roots?
This talk show host and media mogul became the first Black female billionaire.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
Eddie Murphy played multiple roles in this 1996 comedy about an overweight professor who discovers a miraculous weight-loss formula.
What is The Nutty Professor?
This Queen of Hip-Hop Soul debuted with the 1992 album "What's the 411?".
Who is Mary J. Blige?
Issa Rae created and starred in this HBO comedy-drama series about friendship, relationships, and self-discovery in Los Angeles.
What is Insecure?
This comedian and actor became the first Black cast member on Saturday Night Live in 1980.
Who is Eddie Murphy?
The hit 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was based on the life of this music executive, whose nephew played the lead role.
Who is Benny Medina?
In this 1991 film directed by John Singleton, Tre, Ricky, and Doughboy navigate life in South Central Los Angeles.
What is Boyz n the Hood?
Beyonce made history in 2021 as the most awarded woman in Grammy history with this number of total wins.
What is 28?
This 1990s sitcom followed a teenage girl navigating high school while dealing with her over-the-top family and best friend, Moesha.
What is Moesha?
In 2020, this filmmaker became the first Black woman to direct a film that grossed over $100 million domestically with A Wrinkle in Time.
Who is Ava DuVernay?
Known for hits like Super Bass and Anaconda, this rapper has earned the title "Queen of Rap" from her fans.
Who is Nicki Minaj?
Angela Bassett played Tina Turner in this 1993 biopic about the singer's tumultuous life and career.
What is What's Love Got to Do with It?
Nicknamed "The Godfather of Soul", this artist popularized hits like I Got You (I Feel Good) and Papa's Got a Brand New Bag.
Who is James Brown?
This long-running sketch comedy series, created by Keenen Ivory Wayans, helped launch the careers of Jamie Foxx, Jim Carrey, and the Wayans siblings.
What is In Living Color?
In 1985, this musician organized the We Are the World charity single to help African famine relief.
Who is Lionel Richie?
The hit 1998 film The Players Club was the directorial debut of this rapper-turned-filmmaker.
Who is Ice Cube?
This 1972 film, starring Diana Ross as Billie Holiday, earned five Oscar nominations but was criticized for its historical inaccuracies.
What is Lady Sings the Blues?
This R&B group, known for their intricate harmonies, became the first female group to win a Grammy for Best R&B Album with CrazySexyCool in 1996.
Who is TLC?
This 1970s sitcom, starring Esther Rolle, was a spin-off of Maude and was one of the first TV shows to depict a two-parent Black household in a low-income setting.
What is Good Times?
This filmmaker became the first Black director to have a debut film win the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival with Do the Right Thing.
Who is Spike Lee?
This comedian and actress made history as the firddt Black woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 1981.
Who is Isabel Sanford?