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100

Which artist, known as the "King of Pop," released the legendary album Thriller in 1982?

Michael Jackson

100

In which 2018 Marvel movie did Chadwick Boseman portray the superhero King T'Challa?

Black Panther

100

What is the name of the famous all-female HBCU in Atlanta, Georgia?

Spelman College

100

Which viral dance challenge, associated with the song "Lottery", was created by a TikTok user named Jalaiah Harmon in 2020?

The Renegade dance challenge
100
Which African American athlete broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball in 1947?

Jackie Robinson

200

Which artist, known for his unique blend of hip-hop and R&B, released the album Channel Orange in 2012, which received widespread acclaim?

Frank Ocean

200

Which film, directed by Jordan Peele, was a psychological horror and social commentary about race relations, starring Daniel Kaluuya?

Get Out

200

Which HBCU is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and has a strong focus on health and engineering programs?

Morgan State University

200

Which NBA star co-founded the production company SpringHill Entertainment and became the first African American man to produce a billion-dollar sports brand?

LeBron James

200

Which track and field athlete set the 200m world record at the 2008 Beijing Olympics?

Usain Bolt

300

Which influential Black artist was the first to win a Grammy for Best Rap Album in 1996 for her album The Score with The Fugees?

Lauryn Hill

300

Which 2016 television show, starring Taraji P. Henson, become a global hit and broke cultural barriers by showcasing the music industry?

Empire

300

Which HBCU, founded in 1867 in Alabama, is home to the "Golden Tigers" football team?

Tuskegee University

300

Which popular online marketplace, founded by a Black entrepreneur, became the top platform for handmade jewelry, vintage clothing, and more?

Etsy
300

Which basketball player was known for his famous dunk contest performances and was later elected to the Hall of Fame in 2009?

Michael Jordan

400

Which musical group, led by lead vocalist Maurice White, blended funk, R&B, and pop in their hits like "September" and "Shining Star"?

Earth, Wind & Fire

400

Which 2015 film, starring Michael B. Jordan, chronicled the life of real life activist and lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his quest to defend wrongfully convicted prisoners?

Just Mercy

400

What HBCU in Alabama was the first to admit African American students in 1875 and is known for producing a large number of African American educators?

Alabama State University

400

Which famous Black actor and producer co-founded the production company Mandalay Entertainment in the 1990s and later played a key role in the production of Insecure?

Issa Rae

400

Which African American tennis player won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any player in the Open Era?

Serena Williams

500

Which iconic Black jazz singer and pianist was known for songs like "Feeling Good" and became a major influence in the civil rights movement?

Nina Simone

500
Which Netflix series, created by Ava DuVernay, focuses on the case of the Central Park Five, highlighting racial injustice , and made history by becoming the first show to win a Golden Globe for Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television?

When They See Us

500

Which historically Black university was the first to establish a school of social work and has a rich history in activism?

Fish University

500
Which fashion designer, recognized for his innovative and daring collections, became the first African American creative director for the luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton in 2018?
Virgil Abloh
500

Which African American athlete was the first Black man to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympics?

Shani Davis

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