Lists of black people facts for kids

This page is a collection of links to other lists that celebrate the amazing contributions and diverse backgrounds of people of Black heritage from all over the world. These lists help us learn about many different individuals who have made a big impact in various fields, from science and sports to arts and entertainment.

Amazing Achievements

This section highlights people who have achieved great things and received special recognition for their talents and hard work.

Awards and Honors

• List of black Academy Award winners and nominees: The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are famous awards given for excellence in movies. This list shows Black actors, directors, and others who have won or been nominated for these prestigious awards.
• List of black Golden Globe Award winners and nominees: The Golden Globe Awards celebrate achievements in both film and television. This list features Black individuals who have been honored with these important awards.
• List of black Nobel Laureates: The Nobel Prize is one of the most respected awards in the world. It is given for outstanding work in different areas like peace, science, and literature. This list includes Black people who have received this incredible honor.

Sports Heroes

• List of first black Major League Baseball players: Major League Baseball (MLB) is a top professional baseball league in North America. This list remembers the brave and talented Black players who were among the first to play in the league, breaking barriers and inspiring many.

Cool Characters in Stories

This section is about fictional characters in popular culture who are Black.

Animated Friends

• List of black animated characters: This list includes many Black characters you might see in your favorite cartoons and animated movies.

Superheroes and Game Characters

• List of black superheroes: Discover a list of powerful and inspiring Black superheroes from comic books, movies, and TV shows.
• List of black video game characters: This list features Black characters who appear in various video games.

People from Around the World

This section groups lists of people by their nationality or cultural background. It shows the rich diversity of Black communities globally.

Different Countries and Cultures

• Lists of African Americans: These lists focus on people of Black heritage living in the United States.
• List of Afro-Latinos: This list includes people from Latin America who have African ancestry.
• List of Akan: The Akan people are a large group mainly from Ghana and the Ivory Coast in West Africa.
• List of Brazilians of Black African descent: This list features people in Brazil who have Black African heritage.
• List of black Britons: This list includes people of Black heritage living in the United Kingdom.
• List of black Canadians: This list is about people of Black heritage living in Canada.
• List of Black Hebrew Israelites: This list includes members of the Black Hebrew Israelites movement.
• List of Igbo: The Igbo people are a large ethnic group mainly from Nigeria.
• Lists of Indigenous Australians: These lists are about the Indigenous Australians, who are the native people of Australia.
• List of Sierra Leone Creole people: The Sierra Leone Creole people are an ethnic group in Sierra Leone, West Africa.
• List of Xhosa: The Xhosa people are an ethnic group from Southern Africa, mainly in South Africa.
• List of Yoruba: The Yoruba people are a large ethnic group from West Africa, mainly in Nigeria.
• List of Zulu: The Zulu people are a major ethnic group from Southern Africa, mainly in South Africa.

What People Do

This section lists people based on their jobs or professions.

Space Explorers and Artists

• List of African-American astronauts: This list features brave African Americans who have traveled to space.
• List of Black British artists: This list includes artists of Black heritage from the United Kingdom.
• List of composers of African descent: This list features people of African descent who create music.

Writers and Athletes

• List of black British writers: This list includes writers of Black heritage from the United Kingdom.
• List of black fashion models: This list features Black individuals who work as fashion models.
• List of black photographers: This list includes Black individuals who are photographers.
• List of Indigenous Australian sportspeople: This list features Indigenous Australians who are athletes.
• List of National Hockey League players of black African descent: This list includes players of Black African descent who play in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Faith and Community

This section includes lists related to religious groups.

• List of Jewish African-Americans: This list features African Americans who are of the Jewish faith.
• Category:African-American Christians: This category links to pages about African Americans who are Christians.