There have been several Black individuals who have been awarded the Nobel Prize in various categories throughout history. Some notable Black Nobel Prize winners include:

1. Ralph Bunche: He was the first Black person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1950 for his mediation efforts in the Middle East.

2. Wole Soyinka: The Nigerian playwright and poet won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986, becoming the first African to be honored in that category.

3. Toni Morrison: The American author and editor won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993 for her powerful novels that explore African American identity and history.

4. Barack Obama: The former President of the United States was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009 for his efforts to promote nuclear disarmament and international diplomacy.

These are just a few examples of Black individuals who have been recognized with the prestigious Nobel Prize for their contributions to peace, literature, and other fields.