2024 Black History Month

Who, born in 1950, is a legendary singer and songwriter known for hits like "Superstition" and "Isn't She Lovely," showcasing unparalleled talent and leaving an indelible mark on the music industry?

• Marvin Gaye

• Michael Jackson

• Stevie Wonder

• Ray Charles

Who, born on February 20, 1927, broke racial barriers to become the first African American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor, leaving an indelible mark with impactful roles in films like "Lilies of the Field" and "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner"?

• 1. Denzel Washington

• Morgan Freeman

• 1. Sidney Poitier

• 1. Laurence Fishburne

Who, born on February 21, 1933, was an iconic singer, pianist, and civil rights activist whose powerful performances, including anthems like "To Be Young, Gifted and Black," made her a trailblazer in the world of music?

• 1. Aretha Franklin

• 1. Billie Holiday

• 1. Diana Ross

• 1. Nina Simone

Who, born in 1945, was a legendary soprano known for her powerful and emotive voice, breaking barriers in the world of classical music and earning numerous accolades and awards?

• 1. Leontyne Price

• 1. Marian Anderson

• Jessye Norman

• 1. Kathleen Battle

Who was the pioneering African American photographer and filmmaker known for his iconic images documenting the civil rights movement and capturing the daily lives of African Americans during the mid-20th century?

• Carrie Mae Weems

• James Van Der Zee

• 1. Gordon Parks

• 1. Lorna Simpson

Which neo-expressionist artist, known for his blend of graffiti and abstraction, became a prominent figure in the art world during the 1980s?

• 1. Romare Bearden

• 1. Faith Ringgold

• 1. Jean-Michel Basquiat

• 1. Augusta Savage

Who, as the National Youth Poet Laureate, delivered the powerful poem "The Hill We Climb" at President Joe Biden's inauguration, becoming a symbol of inspiration with eloquent verses on unity, resilience, and hope?

• 1. Maya Angelou

• 1. Nikki Giovanni

• 1. Langston Hughes

• Amanda Gorman

Who, born in 1935, was a pioneering animator and cartoonist, becoming the first African American animator at the Walt Disney Company and contributing to classics like "Sleeping Beauty" and "The Jungle Book"?

• 1. Floyd Norman

• 1. Chuck Jones

• 1. Hayao Miyazaki

• 1. Walt Disney

Who, as a director, producer, and screenwriter, has been a trailblazer in reshaping narratives and advocating for social justice in the film industry, with notable works like "Selma" and the documentary "13th"?

• 1. Barry Jenkins

• Ryan Coogler

• 1. Ava DuVernay

• Jordan Peele