Figures Who Have Made History in Black Culture
Paintings By Julian Livingston
Chadwick Boseman
Starred in the highest grossing Black led superhero film of all time, and also the first Marvel film with a Black director and predominantly Black cast.
Rihanna
First artist in history to cross 100 million in digital sales of music. Also has the most platinum hits among Black Women along with Beyonce.
Beyonce
As a Black woman, Beyonce has become the most decorated artist in Grammy history with 32 Grammy wins.
The Weeknd
Had the longest running single in the history of the Hot 100 Chart. The first Black male to sell over 100 million digital singles in the United States.
Lupita Nyong’o
The first Kenyan to win an Academy Award.