Black History Month: Icon Edition
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- 3. This comedian-turned-director is responsible for directing horror films such as Get Out, Nope, and US.
- 4. The 44th president of the United States who served from 2009-2017.
- 5. In 1967, he became the first black Supreme Court Justice. This means he was one of nine judges serving on the highest court of the United States.
- 10. Winner of 23 Grand Slam singles titles and Olympic gold. Known as one of the best tennis players of all time.
- 13. The first black woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role. You may know her as "Storm" in the X-Men films of 2000 and 2003.
- 14. In 1959, this singer became the first black woman to win a Grammy.
- 15. Civil rights activist, known for his "I Have a Dream" Speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963
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- 1. With a total of 32 awards and 88 nominations from the Grammy Awards for her music, she is the most-awarded and most nominated (tied alongside her husband) artist in Grammy history.
- 2. This singer-dancer-actress got her start on Disney Channel and is known for her roles in Spider-man, Euphoria, The Greatest Showman, Dune, and many more.
- 6. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend and pioneer of the "soul" genre. Also known for being blind and singing "Georgia on My Mind"
- 7. The first African American child to attend a predominantly white elementary school in 1960 New Orleans, Louisiana. She is still alive today and only 69 years young!
- 8. This singer and actress played Ariel in the 2023 version of The Little Mermaid.
- 9. Known best for his rap-country song, "Old Town Road"
- 11. The first black man to become an EGOT winner in 2018. This means he has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award
- 12. Famous shooting guard who played with the Lakers for 20 years. Passed away in a tragic helicopter crash in 2020 with his daughter and 7 others.