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Before he played T'Challa in Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman played which MLB player in the film 42?
Who is Jackie Robinson?
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This art movement of the 20s and 30s saw the rise of artists like Zora Neale Hurston, Aaron Douglas, Langston Hughes, and Duke Ellington.
What is The Harlem Renaissance?
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A Different World, a spinoff to The Cosby Show, originally starred Lisa Bonet in its first season. In its 6th season, this iconic "California Love" rapper played opposite Jada Pinkett Smith.
Who is Tupac Shakur?
200
To convey the vibrant personalities and aspirations of his photo subjects, this Harlem Renaissance photographer distinguished his work through careful composition of Harlem nightclubs, storefronts, and community groups.
Who is James Van Der Zee?
200
This album, released by Michael Jackson in 1982, has sold more than 120 million copies, making it the best-selling album of all time.
What is Thriller?
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This actress made Oscars history in 2001 by becoming the first African American woman to win the Best Actress Academy Award for her performance in Monster's Ball.
Who is Halle Berry?
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This former First Lady received critical acclaim for her 2018 bestselling memoir Becoming.
Who is Michelle Obama?
400
In 2024, Ayo Edebiri won an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Critics Choice Award for her portrayal of chef Sydney Adamu in which Hulu original show?
What is The Bear?
400
Situated across from the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, this park contains several statues of critical moments in the American Civil Rights Movement including Foot Soldiers and Four Spirits.
What is Kelly Ingram Park?
400
Although it was released by Earth, Wind, and Fire in November, this song is actually named for a different month and has been certified platinum six times.
What is "September"?
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This former American Idol winner can now be seen as Celie in the 2023 musical adaptation of Alice Walker's The Color Purple.
Who is Fantasia Barrino?
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This former professor and editor won a Pulitzer Prize and Nobel Prize in Literature for her artistic contributions, including her most revered novel, Beloved.
Who is Toni Morrison?
600
This TV drama stars Viola Davis as Annalise Keating, a brilliant and charismatic professor of defense law with students who would do anything, even commit murder, to win her approval.
What is How to Get Away with Murder?
600
This Birmingham native's work challenges the historical invisibility of the Black figure from fine art discourse and from the space of the museum. His work is currently featured in the Birmingham Museum of Art.
Who is Kerry James Marshall?
600
At an astounding 32 wins, this "Break My Soul" singer is the most successful artist in Grammy history.
Who is Beyoncé?
800
This actor, known for his roles in The Equalizer, Remember the Titans, and Deja Vu, is the second African-American actor to receive the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal in Training Day.
Who is Denzel Washington?
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This play, the first to be written and produced by an African American woman and the first to be directed by an African American, made its Broadway debut in 1959. Its title comes from Langston Hughes' poem "Harlem."
What is A Raisin in the Sun?
800
This classic sitcom from the 60s and 70s was originally a British sitcom titled Steptoe and Son. "This is the big one, Elizabeth! I'm comin' to join you!"
What is Sanford and Son?
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This dynamic New York artist of the 80s, formerly known as SAMO, was known for his unique blend of graffiti, street art, and neo-expressionism. His impact can been seen in the works of modern artists like Banksy and KAWS.
Who is Jean-Michelle Basquiat?
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In the 1993 biopic What's Love Got to Do With It, Angela Bassett plays this iconic Queen of Rock and Roll opposite Laurence Fishburne.
Who is Tina Turner?
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This comedian turned director has had great commercial and critical success with his films Get Out, Us, and Nope.
Who is Jordan Peele?
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Best known for her 1969 memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, this author, activist, and poet when on to publish seven autobiographies, three books of essays, and several books of poetry.
Who is Maya Angelou?
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Though he is more well-known now for his comedy specials and movie roles, Eddie Murphy (who was just 19 at the time) also revitalized this sketch comedy TV show in the 80s, now on its 49th season.
What is Saturday Night Live?
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This Anniston, Alabama monument features a Greyhound bus mural and is a part of the Civil Rights Trail. It commemorates the bravery of these civil rights activists who rode interstate buses throughout the segregated South in the 1960s.
Who are the Freedom Riders?
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Outside of the classical and jazz genres, this "Humble" rapper is the only musician to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Music.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
