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This singer, known as the Queen of Soul, made hits like Respect and Think.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
100
This civil rights leader delivered the “I Have a Dream” speech during the 1963 March on Washington.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr?
100
When you are sick, you should drink this beverage.
What is Vernors?
100
This poet and activist wrote Phenomenal Woman and Still I Rise.
Who is Maya Angelou?
100
Originating in the Bronx in the 1970s, this Black American music genre is known for turntables, sampling, and rhythmic expression.
What is Hip Hop?
200
He said, "They not like us."
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
200
This former NFL quarterback became a symbol of protest after kneeling during the national anthem in 2016.
Who is Colin Kaepernick?
200
This is what your parent says when you ask, "Can we go to McDonald's?"
What is, "You got McDonald's money?"
200
She was the first Black woman to enter space.
Who is Mae Jemison?
200
From whom did Black History Month originate?
Who is Carter G. Woodson?
300
At this time, Usher was in his drop-top, cruising the streets.
What is 7 'o clock?
300
This abolitionist and women's rights activist gave the famous 1851 "Ain't I a Woman?" speech.
Who is Sojourner Truth?
300
In this movie, the main character got fired on his day off.
What is Friday?
300
This gymnast became the most decorated American gymnast in history, with 32 Olympic and World Championship medals.
Who is Simone Biles?
300
This court case ended legal segregation in public schools.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
400
This filmmaker directed Get Out, a horror film that won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Who is Jordan Peele?
400
This Jamaican-born activist founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and promoted Black pride and economic independence in the early 1900s.
Who is Marcus Garvey?
400
A common expression suggesting that Black people’s skin doesn’t show aging as quickly.
What is, "Black don't crack."
400
She became the first woman candidate for president.
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
400
This secret system of routes helped enslaved people escape to free states.
What is The Underground Railroad?
500
This comedian and actor hosted the 2022 Oscars ceremony.
Who is Chris Rock?
500
Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi founded this movement advocating for racial justice.
What is #BlackLivesMatter?
500
Nicknamed "Motor City," this is the location where Motown originated.
What is Detroit?
500
At just 15, she refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus.
Who is Claudette Colvin?
500
These were laws in the Southern United States that enforced racial segregation and limited the rights of Black citizens.
What is Jim Crow Laws?
