Dr. George Robert Carruthers was a pioneering space physicist who created the Far Ultraviolet Camera/Spectrograph used by which NASA Apollo program?  

In 1926, historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week in direct response to the systemic exclusion of Black people from American historical narratives

In 1993, Toni Morrison became the first Black woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. 

What surgeon and pioneer of modern chemotherapy  developed the innovative technique of using human tissue cultures to test cancer drugs?

Venus Williams holds the women's record for the most Grand Slam titles (23) in the Open Era of Tennis

In 1974, what prime time television show portrayed a working class Black family life, addressing poverty, racism, and resilience with humor and social realism.

Before she was known for the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Rosa Parks was an investigator for the NAACP. What year did her famous bus protest take place? 

Ebony magazine was created in November 1945, two months following the end of World War II, by John H. Johnson to "provide positive images for black people in a world of negative images and non-images"

Jesse Owens won three gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, defying Adolf Hitler's "Aryan supremacy" narrative

In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the "color barrier" in Major League Baseball. Which team did he play for?

The Million Man March (1995) was political demonstration where around 850,000 African American men rallied to urge Congress to support the interests of African Americans and challenge negative stereotypes of Black men. Which U.S. capital city served as the powerful gathering spot for this historic event?

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman and first former federal public defender to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.

Which influential television producer created hit shoes like Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away with Murder?

In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison was the first Black person to travel into space as a Mission Specialist

The U.S. Department of Education recognizes 101 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

As of February 2026, this American gymnast remains the most decorated gymnast in history with a combined 41 Olympic and World Championship medals.

Tunji Adeniyi-Jones is a painter whose paintings are heavily steeped in West African aesthetics has work featured in the Firm's Art collection which can found be in this office building? 

What movie directed by Ryan Coogler, depicts a story of twin brothers returning home to the Jim Crow South, noted for its record-breaking 16 Academy Award nominations?

In 1954, the Brown v. Board of Education case ended racial segregation in public schools, declaring that “separate but equal” was inherently unequal

What was the Black nationalist movement centered on music, literature, drama, and visual arts by Black artists and intellectuals, promoting Black self-determination, political beliefs, and African American culture?

Pat McGrath became the first Black woman to launch a luxury beauty brand valued at over $1 billion.

Ava DuVernay was the first Black woman to direct a film nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.

John Lewis, a co-founder and chairman of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), was a prominent leader in the Civil Rights Movement, who later served in the House of Representatives for Alabama.

Which computer engineer at IBM helped develop the first color PC monitor and was awarded multiple patents for computer architecture?

What Black-owned record label was nicknamed as "Hitsville U.S.A", given its long string of worldwide hits and list of famous artists?

Ava DuVernay was the first Black woman to direct a film nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture.

Which media pioneer launched a television network dedicated to Black audiences in 1980?

In 2017, Moonlight was the first film with an all-black cast and the first LGBTQ film to win Best Picture at the Oscars for its portrayal of a young Black man's journey to manhood as he grapples with his identity and sexuality.

In 2014, Serena Williams launched a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage companies led by diverse, female, and underrepresented founders.

In 1966, Marie Van Brittan Brown patented the first home security system, which paved the way for today's smart home security. What is the acronym for this system?

Which legendary producer and musician helped shape modern pop, jazz, and R&B and produced Michael Jackson's album Thriller? 

Jordan Peele was the first Black director ever nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director.

Jerry Lawson invented the PlayStation gaming console, which became the first console of any type to ship over 100 million units.

Which filmmaker created the first major Hollywood studio owned by an African American?

Tina Turner is often referred to as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll" given her powerhouse vocals and electrifying stage presence

Which Black inventor created the automatic elevator door system, which uses a flexible belt and levers attached to the cage to automatically open/close shaft doors, significantly reducing safety hazards?

Whoopi Goldberg is the first Black actress to achieve the "EGOT", having won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award. 

Which Black inventor earned over 50 patents and was nicknamed the "Black Edison"?

At the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, Quinta Brunson became the first Black woman to be nominated three times in the comedy category, receiving nominations for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, Outstanding Comedy Series (as an executive producer), and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

Which Black scientist helped pioneer a method that allowed blood to be stored for long periods and used in transfusions, earning himself the nickname “Father of the Blood Bank”?

Regina Hall was the first Black woman to host the Academy Awards.

Which actor played the role of Malcolm X in Spike Lee's 1992 film? 

Which global music icon is known as the "Queen of Soul", celebrated for her powerful voice, deep gospel roots?