Movies & Music
Name the artist and Finish the Lyric... "I was Born by the River, In a Little Tent..."
"Oh, and just like that river, I've been running"
By Sam Cooke
Who was the first American woman to obtain an international pilot’s license?
Bessie Coleman
Which university did Carver attend to earn his master's degree in agricultural science?
Iowa State University
Who is a notable member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. who became the first Black woman Vice President of the United States?
Kamala Harris
What are some of the musical elements combined in Afrobeat?
- West African beats
- American jazz
- Soul
- Funk
- Reggae
- Caribbean Rhythm
- Psychedelic Rock.
Which historic achievement did Beyoncé accomplish with her album 'Cowboy Carter' at the 2025 Grammy Awards?
She became the first Black woman to win Best Country Album.
In which architectural style was the Lewis Latimer House constructed?
Queen Anne-style
In what year was the patent for the anti-gravity shoe granted to Michael Jackson?
1993
Which organization did Malcolm X become a prominent leader of after his release from prison?
The Nation of Islam
In which year did Maya Angelou receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
2011
Name one historical figure Chadwick Boseman portrayed in film during his career
- Jackie Robinson in '42'
OR
- James Brown in 'Get on Up'
OR
- Thurgood Marshall in 'Marshall'
When did the Bel Air Colored School become the high school for African American students in Bel Air?
1935
What is the mission of Magic Johnson Enterprises?
Fostering community and Economic empowerment via high-quality products and services
Which Supreme Court decision in 1954 influenced CORE to channel its energies toward the South?
Brown v. Board of Education
Which of Adichie's novels won the Orange Prize for Fiction in 2007?
"Half of a Yellow Sun" won the Orange Prize for Fiction in 2007.
Which song from the album 'Kirk Franklin & The Family' reached No. 28 on the Billboard R&B charts?
Why We Sing
What were the main professions and roles of Mary Church Terrell?
Teacher, Writer, and Civil Rights Activist
How did Madam C.J. Walker use her wealth and influence beyond her business endeavors?
She advocated for African-American rights and was involved in philanthropy.
Which African American leaders were among the NAACP's founders?
- W.E.B. Du Bois
OR
- Ida B. Wells-Barnett
OR
- Mary Church Terrell.
What was the focus of Alex Haley's 1955 article "Hope Springs Eternal" in the Atlantic Monthly?
Mentioned his grandmother's paper tracing her family back to a freed slave.
Which of Spike Lee's films won a Student Academy Award?
'Joe's Bed-Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads' (1983)
What other historic African American school does the Hosanna Community House, Inc. oversee?
The McComas Institute
What was Granville T. Woods' primary occupation, and how many inventions did he patent?
He was an inventor in the agriculture field with over 50 registered inventions to his credit.
What was the title of Du Bois's doctoral thesis, and why is it notable?
"The Suppression of the African Slave Trade in America," notable for being the first book published by Harvard University Press in 1896.
How many years did Clifton spend in Baltimore, and what impact did she have during this time?
20 years & wrote iconic poetry, nurtured young talent, and grew alongside a community of local writers.