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100
What was the name of the college that Denise Huxtable attended?
Hillman College
Hillman College is the fictional school in The Cosby Show spin-off, A Different World.
100
This beloved, boisterous character would first appear in 1999 at a performance of I Can Do Bad All By Myself.
Madea
Mabel "Madea" Simmons' character is staple in Tyler Perry stage plays and would become a worldwide sensation after her debut.
100
Maya Angelou wrote an autobiography of her life titled ________ in 1969.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings details Maya's early life and is the first of a 7-book autobiographical series.
100
The Cupid Shuffle and Cha Cha Slide are both types of this:
Line Dance
For African Americans, line dancing stems from the people of the motherland of Africa and Caribbean countries.
100
Respond to this statement:
"They're coming to see the temptations."
"Ain't nobody coming to see you, Otis!"
David Ruffin was the one selling the records! This quote is from famous singing group The Tempations' self-titled biopic.
100
This iconic picture is depicted in the first and last moments of this sitcom.
Good Times
Dynomite! "The Sugar Shack" was painted by artist Ernie Barnes and was sold for $15.3 million in 2022.
200
"Did I do that?" is the catchprase of the beloved character of this black sit-com.
Family Matters
Steve Urkel often used his catchphrase after one of his many accident-prone moments.
200
This book-turned-stage play is inspired by the Langston Hughes poem A Dream Deferred.
A Raisin in the Sun
200
This Black American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist is known mostly for their contributions to The Harlem Renaissance.
Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes was a central figure in the Harlem Renaissance, the flowering of black intellectual, literary, and artistic life that took place in the 1920s in a number of American cities, particularly Harlem.
200
This form of dance was popularized in the 80s by the LGBTQ+ underground ballroom scene in Harlem, New York.
Vogue
Strike a pose! With the influence of Black participants in the ballroom scene, notably "The Godfather of Voguing" Willi Ninja, the ballroom scene has evolved into a national and international underground DanceSport with major balls and dance competitions being held in different regions of the United States and around the world.
200
This film director and playwright acquired 330 acres of land in 2015 that he now uses to produce his works.
Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry Studios is the largest film production studio in the United States, and established Perry as the first African American to outright own a major film production studio.
200
What year did the Black Arts movement begin?
The Black Arts movement began in 1965 under the influence of American writer, poet, and cultural critic, Amiri Baraka. It was a Black nationalism movement that focused on music, literature, drama, and the visual arts made up of Black artists and intellectuals. It was one of several movements that uprose, influenced by the assassination of Malcolm X on February 21, 1965, which sought to uplift and empower Black communities throughout the United States.
300
Before he would become Hollywood's highest paid actor, the megastar was one of most popular WWE wrestlers in the 90s and 2000s.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
Can you smell what The Rock is cooking?
300
What was the first play of African American authorship to be produced on Broadway?
Garland Anderson’s play Appearances (1925) was the first play of African American authorship to be produced on Broadway.
300
Alice Walker was the first Black woman to received a Pulitzer Prize in Fiction for this beloved book.
The Color Purple has had a play, Broadway, and two movie adaptations.
300
This Black dancer, choreographer, and activist created a dance academy of his namesake in 1958.
Alvin Ailey
He founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958 and helped to establish modern dance as an American art form; he incorporated ballet, jazz, and African-Caribbean idioms in his choreography.
300
This late actor and HBCU alum had Howard College of Fine Arts named after them.
Chadwick Boseman
The Dean position is currently held by fellow actress Phylicia Rashad.
300
This copper statue was created in the honor of Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, who is considered the first settler and therefore the founder of this big city.
Chicago, IL
Yes, Chicago was founded by a Black man! His appearance is highly speculated, as there is not one single portrait of du Sable from his lifetime. He has museums, libraires, parks, and more named after him in the Windy City.
400
Who is the most Emmy-awarded Black person in the program's 75-year history?
RuPaul Charles
RuPaul is the creator and host of the RuPaul's Drag Race franchise. He holds the record for most Emmys of any Black artist with 13 total statues. There are 24 programs running across 19 countries.
400
Besides Denzel Washington, who is also known for their portrayal of Troy in the play Fences?
James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones, known for his distinct voice, gave the performance of a lifetime in 1987 as the main "protagonist" of this Broadway play.
400
Name this writer.
James Baldwin
400
What is the name of the first black principal ballerina at the American Ballet Theater?
Misty Copeland
In 2015, Copeland, who has been outspoken about race in the world of dance, became the first black principal ballerina at the American Ballet Theatre, a first in the top ballet company’s then 75-year history.
400
This actor is Marvel Comics's first black superhero with a standalone film.
Wesley Snipes
Before we were saying "Wakanda Forever", there was Blade. Though not in the MCU, the trilogy is technically based of the comic book character, who is a vampire hunter. Snipes is slated to reprise his role in an upcoming MCU film.
400
Who is known as the "Father of African American Art", that was a leading painter in the Harlem Renaissance?
Aaron Douglas (1899–1979) is known as the “father of African American art.” He defined a modern visual language that represented black Americans in a new light. A leader within the Harlem Renaissance, Douglas created a broad range of work that helped to shape this movement and bring it to national prominence.
500
This 7-part miniseries was the first major TV drama to feature a primarily Black cast.
Roots
One of the first of its kind to capture racial oppressions, lynching, and much more in a historical setting, the series was shown in 85 percent of homes in the U.S. and is still used today in classrooms around the world to jumpstart the conversation on Black history and slavery.
500
Playwright August Wilson wrote a total of 10 plays, collectively known as ______
The Pittsburgh Cycle
Wilson wrote about the complexity of the African American experience, of undocumented lives, and of the people he grew up with in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Each of the plays is set in a different decade of the 20th century, representative of their time from which the past insists on being acknowledged and taken into account.
500
The Autobiography of An Ex-Colored Man was written by this activist who is also credited for writing the Black National Anthem.
James Weldon Johnson shares the story of being raised by a black mother, but also believing that he was as white as his school-age peers due to his biracial heritage.
500
Who created the dance move known as the "moonwalk"?
Bill Bailey
It is highly speculated who actually created the moonwalk. Though it was popularized by and associated with Michael Jackson, many believe that it is a variation a "backslide" move invented by tap dancer Bill Bailey - you can be the judge of that.
500
Joining the club with Denzel Washington, who is the only other Black person to win more than one acting Oscar?
Mahershala Ali
Ali tied Washington with 2 Oscars after accepting the award for The Green Book in 2019. His first Oscar was for the acclaimed film Moonlight.
500
Which Black American artist sold one of the most expensive paintings made by an American in 2017?
Jean-Michel Basquiat