Historical Background
Where did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his famous ‘I Have A Dream’ speech?
Washington, D.C
Virgil Abloh was best known for being the artistic director of which brand?
Louis Vuitton
In which team did Shaquille O’Neill finish his basketball career?
Boston Celtics
What groundbreaking television miniseries, based on Alex Haley’s book, traced the journey of an Black American family from slavery to the 20th century?
Roots
Who is often referred to as the “Queen of Soul” and is known for hits like “Respect” and “Natural Woman”?
Aretha Franklin
What is Maya Angelou's first body of work?
I Know Why The Caged Birds Sing
Who was the first African American model to be featured on the cover of GQ magazine
Tyra Banks
Simone Biles is the most decorated sportsperson in which sport?
Gymnastics
What acclaimed director is known for films such as “Malcolm X,” “Do the Right Thing,” and “BlacKkKlansman”?
Spike Lee
Which legendary guitarist is known for his virtuosic skills and played a crucial role in the development of rock and roll?
Jimi Hendrix
Madam C.J Walker is known as the first Black self-made millionaire. What product led to her success?
Hair grower
Who starred as Annalise Keating in How To Get Away With Murder?
Viola Davis
What was Muhammad Ali’s nickname?
Who is the actor known for his role as Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and his work in films like “42” and “Get On Up”?
Chadwick Boseman
What music genre, characterized by its use of turntables and sampling, was founded in Black American communities in the Bronx, New York, in the 1970s?
Hip Hop
What state was Barack Obama senator of before his presidency?
Illinois
What is the name of Michelle Obama’s debut memoir?
Becoming
How many times did Kobe Bryant win the NBA Championship?
5
Who is the acclaimed director and producer known for films like “Fruitvale Station,” “Black Panther,” and “Creed”?
Ryan Coogler
What Black American artist is often called the “King of Pop” and is famous for his albums “Thriller” and “Off the Wall”?
Michael Jackson
How long was black history month originally?
A week long event
What 2017 film, directed by Jordan Peele, addresses issues of race in America through a horror-thriller narrative
Get Out
Jackie Robinson debuted in the MLB as first base for which team?
Brooklyn Dodgers
Who was the Black American mathematician and NASA scientist portrayed in the film “Hidden Figures” for her pivotal role in the early days of the U.S. space program?
Katherine Johnson
Who was the first female rapper to land three number-one songs on Billboard’s streaming charts in a single year?
Megan Thee Stallion