Ancient Africa
What was the capital of Mansa Musa's empire?
Timbuktu
Which artist holds the record for most grammy nominations?
Beyonce
This event led to Martin Luther King Jr. becoming a household name.
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
What was Abraham Lincoln's proposal regarding African Americans after the war?
Force them to go back to Africa.
This civil rights leader was arrested over 40 times and coined the term "good trouble".
John Lewis
What country was Lucy found in?
Ethiopia
This legendary producer from VA is known for his signature four taps at the beginning of each song.
Pharrell Williams
This group of young African Americans is the reason that free school lunch exists today. They fed children, taught self defense classes, and opened clinics in Black neighborhoods.
The Black Panther Party.
What were the northern and southern troops referred to as?
The Union and the Confederate Army
This rapper's father was almost killed by the man who would later sign him. He spoke about the incident on Good Kid Madd City.
The largest diamond ever found was mined in Africa. What country stole it and still has it to this day?
England
This legendary musician made history when he bought The Beatles catalog in 1985.
Michael Jackson
In what state did the church bombing that killed four Black girls take place?
Which US document freed slaves in confederate territories?
Emancipation Proclamation
This renowned poet and activist is considered a leader of the Harlem Renaissance.
Langston Hughes
How did Hannibal Barca die?
He poisoned himself.
This team was once known as the Seattle Supersonics before relocating.
OKC Thunder
This peaceful protest for voting rights became known as Bloody Sunday. Where did it take place?
Selma Alabama.
The 13th amendment did a lot of harm to the African American community. What was the "catch" behind this amendment?
It linked slavery to mass incarceration.
This musician packed a van one weekend and never returned home in pursuit of a music career. He'd later sign to a major Canadian artist.
The Weeknd
What was unique about Hannibal's war strategies?
He traveled far distances for battle, used surprise tacts, used war elephants.
This legendary NBA player turned down a deal with Nike because they offered him stock in the company instead of cash.
Magic Johnson
This HBCU had the national guard arrive on campus due to a civil rights protest. The event resulted in a student being killed and the school placing the bullet holes in a monument on campus. Which school was it?
North Carolina A&T.
What three states were involved in the Missouri Comrpomise?
Missouri, Louisiana and Maine.
This musician from Florida is known for his emotional and introspective lyrics.
Rod Wave