Black History Month: Action Friday Matching Game

His novel, Roots, aired as a television miniseries and won nine Primetime Emmy Awards.

This singer was able to break a glass with her voice during a Memorex audition.

He was at the forefront of the modern jazz movement for decades.

He played the main character in Marvel’s Black Panther.

Born as Rogers Nelson, he was an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer, and actor.

He marked the moment when social and political awareness invaded soul music with the group’s landmark single “People Get Ready.”

This actor is known for the lead role in The Equalizer films, Training Day, Fences, Man on Fire, Malcom X, and Remember the Titans, among others.

This Kenyan-Mexican actress won her first Academy Award in her film debut of 12 Years a Slave.

He became known as the “Godfather of Soul” in the music industry. His music went on to serve as building blocks for hip-hop and the most sampled musician.

Born in Mississippi and raised in Milwaukee, she started her career as a co-anchor for the local evening news and started her own nationally syndicated talk show in 1986.

This duo was featured in the movie Stormy Weather and well known for their high-level tap-dancing artistry.

This actress played Catwoman in Batman.