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Who was the first Black women basketball player
Lusia Harris- National Champion for Delta State University 1975-77 & the first woman to be drafted to the NBA in 1977 7th round pick for the New Orlean Jazz
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An important piece of legislation to African Americans passed in 1964.
What is the Civil Rights Act?
100
This person was the first African American to win an Academy Award.
Who was Hattie McDaniel?
100
This popular phrase is often stated before giving testimonies or other times before people speak in church.
What is, "First giving honor to God..." ?
100
This African American Blues Singer had a guitar named Lucille.
Who is B.B. King?
200
Who was the first African American to win an Olympic Gold?
John Baxter Taylor –won for 1600-meter relay race in the 1908 London Games broke records once blacks were allowed to participate in the 20th century
200
The first African American appointed to the Supreme Court.
Who was Thurgood Marshall?
200
This popular show was created and hosted by Don Cornelius.
What is Soul Train?
200
This city and state was home of the first African American Church in the U.S.
What is Savannah, Georgia?
200
This singer wrote "Brother, brother, brother. There's far too many of you dying." before he himself was met with an untimely death.
Who is Marvin Gaye?
300
Who is the current highest paid black athlete?
Kylian Mbappe- Paris Saint-Germain soccer player (120 million) soon to be Real Madrid player.
300
She invented the Laserphaco probe and dramatically improved cataract surgery.
Who was Patricia Bath?
300
This actor played the father of James Jr., Thelma, and Michael.
Who is John Amos?
300
This directive is often given to parishoners by African American preachers during a sermon.
What is "Turn to your neighbor and say..."?
300
This artist boasted vocals that could break chains of fools and demand RESPECT.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
400
Who is the ⚽️ Goat of all time? Even Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo recognizes this Brazilian marvel?
Who is Pelé?
400
What compensation was promised to slaves after slavery? (also the name of Spike Lee's film company)
What is 40 acres and a mule?
400
This 110 year old fictional character was portrayed by Cicely Tyson.
Who is Miss Jane Pittman?
400
A favorite meat that is usually served at church dinners/gatherings?
What is fried chicken?
400
Known for introducing great singers such as the Jackson 5 and the Temptations, Motown records was named after and founded in what city?
What is Detroit Michigan?
500
This African-American male was let go from the 49'ers due to him kneeling during the National Anthem as protest.
Colin Kaepernick
500
The first black woman to serve as a US Supreme Court justice.
Who is Ketanji Brown?
500
In 1968, this actress starred as Julia in an American television sitcom and the first weekly series to star an African-American woman in a non-stereotypical role.
Who was Dihann Carroll?
500
In the black church, praises and blessings should go in these directions.
What are up and down? (When the praises go up the blessings come down.)
500
This group was once led by singer/songwriter, Lionel Ritchie.
Who are the Commodores?