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100
A Seattle college sports team with an African American quarterback. He was runner up for the Heisman Trophy for 2023.
What is the quarterback's name and what is the name of the university?
University of Washington (UW) - Quarterback Michael Penix, Jr.
100
Name a protest song that was popular during the Civil Rights era of the 1960's.
"We Shall Overcome" - Gospel song
"Mississippi Goddamm" - Nina Simone
Oh Freedom - Joan Baez
"A Change is Gonna Come" - Sam Cooke
"We Shall Not Be Moved" - Mavis Staples
"Only a Pond in Their Game" - Bob Dylan
100
In America, this month is the focus of Black culture and people. What month and what is the name of the celebration?
100
Lyrics:
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, o-ohh
If you liked it then you should have put a ring on it
If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it
Don't be mad once you see that he want it
Name this song.
"Single Ladies" (Put a Ring on It)
Song by Beyoncé 
100
Name the first African American/Asian female vice-president of the United States of America.
Vice-President Kamala Harris
200
eSports has unlimited opportunity for die hard gamers. Name this African American gamer known by the blue/wig animal hat.
Who am I?
Dominique “SonicFox” McLean
200
Which is the best definition for the word segregation:
A. To give some favors over others.
B. To separate based academic performance.
C. The action or state of setting someone or something apart from others.
C. The action or state of setting someone or something apart from others.
Racial segregation is the separation of people into racial or other ethnic groups in daily life.
200
Black culture has long been a source of proud for its people. This celebration in June focuses on the sounds. What aspect of Black culture is highlighted this month?
June is Black Music Month
200
What genre of Black music is celebrating it's 50th year of existence? Name the type of music?
Hip Hop
200
Who is Meany Middle School's principal?
Mrs. Chanda (Oatis) Trotman
300
A young tennis superstar born in Japan. Mom is Japanese and dad is Haitian. A four-time Grand Slam champion who is preparing for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
What is her name?
Naomi Osaka
300
The rise of Black nationalism during the Civil Rights Movement gave voice to its people.
This organization was founded by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale in Oakland, CA (1966). Seattle's affiliate chapter was the 1st to form in the country, outside of Oakland in 1968.
Name this organization?
The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense (BPP) was founded in October 1966 in Oakland, California by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale.
300
Happy Birthday to ya. Happy Birthday to ya... Happy birthday!
This civil right leader's birthday is celebrated in which month and who is he?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday month is January 15
300
I was the first African American astronaut flown into space. Who am I?
Dr. Guy Bluford launched on the STS-8 mission on August 30, 1983, becoming the first African American in space.
300
Name this song:
Yeah, I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road
I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more
I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road
I'm gonna ride (Kio, Kio) 'til I can't no more
Can't nobody tell me nothing...
Lil Nas X "Old Town Road"
400
Known for wearing a killer afro, professional in the NFL as 49'er quarterback, and kneeling during the national anthem before games to protest racial injustice and police brutality against African Americans (2016), and never able to play in the NFL since.
Who am I?
Colin Kaepernick
400
Which state is name birthplace of the Civil Right Movement?
Montgomery Alabama -
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus. The arrest led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal event in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement.
400
This is signifies the end of slavery. It originated in Texas and has recently become a federal holiday in most states in the United States. Freedom finally came on June 19, 1865. What celebration is this?
Juneteenth - National Independence Day
Jubilee Day
Emancipation Day (TX)
Freedom Day
Black Independence Day
400
The Black National Anthem, what is the title of this song?
Lift every voice and sing,
Till earth and heaven ring,
Ring with the harmonies of Liberty;
Let our rejoicing rise
High as the list'ning skies,
Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.
James Weldon Johnson (1871 –1938)
400
This invention by an African American is very popular. Kids and adults love to play with it in the warmer weather months.
What is the invention, and name its inventor?
Dr. Lonnie Johnson - Super Soaker
500
Disney produced a movie about this Olympic team. the funny thing is, no snow falls in this country. The team came in dead last but the movie was a hit! Name the movie, the country, and the Olympic sport.
"Cool Runnings" Jamaica, Jamaican bobsled team
500
The Civil Rights Movement prided itself on organizing it supporters. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was for peaceful, yet effective protests. What type of civil disobedience was most effective; such as the bus boycott, and lunch counter sit-ins?
Hint: Mahatma Gandhi is the most popular figure related to this type of protest.
Nonviolent resistance (Civil resistance)
500
In the Black community (Southern roots), many celebrate this day eating foods like, gumbo, black-eyed peas, collard greens & cornbread.
What day and celebration of the year is this?
Black-eyed peas are related to cow peas or field peas that are native to Africa. Tradition has it that eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day (January 1) will bring good luck.
500
Name 3 African American Olympians?
There are numerous answers...
Tommie Smith (Track) at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, Kobe Bryant (Basketball), Jesse Owens (Track & Field) , Carl Lewis (Track & Field) and Simon Biles (Gymnastics), Shani Davis (Speed Skater), Florence Griffin Joyner "Flo-Jo"(Track), Muhammad Ali (Boxing), Zion Wright (Skate Boarder), Zina Garrison and Serena Williams(Tennis), Ashleigh Johnson (water Polo), Jackie Joyner-Kersey (Track & field), Magic Johnson (Basketball), Ibtihaj Muhammad (Fencing), Ruth White (Fencing)
500
The 2023 remake of this purple movie stars this singer. She rose to prominence in 2004 for her performance of the Porgy and Bess standard "Summertime" during the third season of American Idol, and eventually became that season's winner.
Who is she?
Fantasia Monique Barrino-Taylor (born June 30, 1984) play the role of Celie.
