History
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
A cultural, social, and artistic movement in the 1920s and 1930s centered in Harlem, New York, highlighting African American contributions to literature, art, and music.
She was known as the “Empress of the Blues.”
Who is Bessie Smith?
He was the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy in 1961.
Who is Ernie Davis?
This word for "cool" or "stylish" became mainstream in the 1950s jazz era.
What is "hip"?
This 1989 Spike Lee film centered on a scorching day in Brooklyn and racial tension.
What is Do the Right Thing?
What Supreme Court case declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional?
Answer: Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
This jazz pianist and composer wrote “Take the ‘A’ Train.”
Who is Duke Ellington?
Known for both his athleticism and activism, this 1960s star played for the Cleveland Browns.
Who is Jim Brown?
A term meaning to leave quickly, still used today.
What is "bounce"?
This 1991 film by John Singleton was the first debut by a Black director to earn a Best Director
What is Boyz n the Hood?
Who founded the Tuskegee Institute?
Answer: Booker T. Washington
Known as the “Godfather of Soul.”
Who is James Brown?
He was a pioneering coach, the first Black head coach to win a Super Bowl.
Who is Tony Dungy?
This word means “truth” or “that’s the truth,” often said with emphasis.
What is "facts"?
This Sundance award-winning drama from 1971 follows a teen dealing with violence and love in Chicago.
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What event sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Answer: Rosa Parks' arrest for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man in 1955.
He was the frontman of Parliament-Funkadelic.
Who is George Clinton?
The first African American to play in the NBA in 1950.
Who is Earl Lloyd?
“Woke,” originally meaning social awareness, was first used in the 1930s by this community.
What is the African American community?
A 1984 musical drama featuring breakdancing and hip-hop culture in the Bronx.
What is Beat Street?
What organization was founded in 1909 to advance justice for African Americans?
Answer: The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)
She became the first female rapper inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Who is Missy Elliott?
he first African American heavyweight champion, controversial in the early 20th century.
Who is Jack Johnson?
Meaning authenticity or originality, especially in music or street culture.
What is "real"?
A Jordan Peele thriller exploring race and horror in suburbia.
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