Firsts
He was the first Black man to play Major League Baseball.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
You'd better put some R-E-S-P-E-C-T on her name.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This Marvel block buster (and Academy Award Winner) received countless praise for its almost entirely Black lead cast and the number of Black women in powerful roles.
What is Black Panther?
You made me happy
This you can bet
You stood right beside me, yeah
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What is "And I won't forget"
(Before I Let Go - Frankie Beverly, Maze)
The year KSU was founded.
What is 1886?
She was the first Black woman elected to the House of Representatives.
Who is Shirley Chisolm?
Still I Rise is one of the most famous works by this groundbreaking poet.
The main character in this popular comedy was fired on his day off.
What is Friday?
It's Friday night, and I feel all right
The party is here on the Westside
So I reach for my 40 and I turn it up
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What is - "Designated driver take the keys to my truck"
(This Is How We Do It - Montell Jordan)
The current President of Kentucky State University.
Who is Dr. M. Christopher Brown II?
He became the first Black man to hold the World Heavy Weight Champion boxing title in 1908.
Who is Jack Johnson?
He is the founder of Motown Records and played an integral role in the racial integration of popular music.
Who is Berry Gordy?
Jamie Foxx starred in this biopic focusing on 30 years in the life of a famous rhythm and blues musician.
What is Ray?
Girl, I, must (warn you)
I sense something strange in my mind
Situation is (serious)
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What is - "Let's cure it cause we're running out of time"
(Poison - Bell Biv DeVoe)
The honors college founded in 1982 to provide a carefully designed undergraduate program for students of high ability and strong motivation.
What is the Whitney Young College of Leadership?
She was the first Black actor to win an Oscar/ Academy Award for her performance (as loyal slave) in Gone with the Wind.
Who is Hattie McDaniel?
He was a dancer, director, choreographer, and activist who founded the preeminent dance company articulating African American themes.
This critically acclaimed film had everyone "repping" their place of origin when the movie's title became a popular meme.
What is Straight Outta Compton?
Ooh baby, I'm hot just like an oven
I need some lovin'
And baby, I can't hold it much longer
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What is - "It's getting stronger and stronger"
(Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye)
A synth-funk group that had a string of R&B hits in the '80s. The group was formed in 1976 at Kentucky State University by the Calloway brothers (trumpeter Reginald, and trombone player Vincent), with vocalist Belinda Lipscomb.
He was the first to join the billionaire club with the sale of BET in 2001.
Who is Robert Johnson?
She was a mathematician known for her critical role as one of NASA's first Black, female scientists. (Hidden Figures)
Who is Katherine Johnson?
57 movies later, Spike Lee finally took home the Academy Award for this film where the protagonist is played by Denzel Washington's son.
What is Blackkklansman?
from a movie scene
I said, "Don't mind"
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What is - "but what do you mean, I am the one"
(Billie Jean - Michael Jackson)
This group's motto is: “Our Priority is Students, Our Promise is Service, It’s Who We Are, It’s What We Do”
What is the Student Government Association?