Random Black Music Facts
How many members were in the original Destiny's child?
Four
Who does Eddie Murphy play in Coming to America?
Prince Akeem
Black history month which started out as 'Negro History Week' was created by this person
Carter G. Woodson
First Black male to win Best Actor
Sidney Poitier
"All my life I had to fight. I had to fight my daddy. I had to fight my uncles. I had to fight my brothers. A girl child ain't safe in a family of men, but I ain't never thought I'd have to fight in my own house!"
The Color Purple
Who was a famous and major music producer/writer for The Temptations?
What artist choreographed the opening dance scene at the palace in Zamunda?
Paula Abdul
How many Grand Slam titles has Serena Williams won?
23
This producer,writer, and actor dominated primetime tv with their shows and recently signed a deal with a major streaming service
'Girl, you look so good, someone ought to put you on a plate and sop you up with a biscuit.'
Coming to America
Name the members of TLC (Nicknames or Given Names)
Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, Rozonda Thomas "Chilli"
The king and queen of Zamunda later worked together to voice these characters of this now infamous cartoon movie.
The Lion King
Before Rosa Parks, this teenager refused to give up her seat on the bus and was part of a group to challenge segregation in court.
Claudette Colvin
This actor/rapper has been in many blockbuster films such as 'The Fast and the Furious' and 'Hustle and Flow'.
Ludacris
Well, what am I supposed to do? Deena's beautiful, and she's always been beautiful but I've got the voice, Curtis! I've got the voice! You can't put me in back, you just can't!
Dreamgirls
How many Black artists have won Grammys for Album of the Year?
Ten (Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Quincy Jones, Natalie Cole, Whitney Houston, Lauryn Hill, Outkast, Ray Charles, and Herbie Hancock)
How many characters does Eddie Murphy play?
*Double Jeopardy if you can name all of the characters*
Four
*Prince Akeem, Randy Watson, Saul, and Clarence
In what year did The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC open?
2016
First Black actress to star in her TV series
Diahann Carroll
Oh! Now you're gonna shoot me in my pinky toe.
Harlem Nights
This artist is the first Black person to host a national TV show
Nat King Cole
What month and year did Coming to America come out?
June, 1988
This person is considered Dr. Martin Luther King's right-hand man
Bayard Rustin
This actress has many firsts including the first Black actress to win a Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a play
Phylicia Rashad
I heard about your book, and I don't think it's cute Harper. You know, the next time you want to characterize me in one of your little projects, do me a favor......don't
The Best Man