The first all-black unit in the air force, they earned hundreds of Air Medals and other honors for their service…
- The Red-Tails
- The Freedom Fighters
- The Tuskegee Airmen
- The Flying Panthers
What is TUSKEGEE AIRMEN!
100
He broke the color barrier in baseball and wore number 42
Who is Jackie Robinson!
100
The Underground Railroad was:
- A train that ran only at night time
- A train that tunneled beneath the earth
- A network of secret routes and safe havens
- A constellation of stars used to navigate North
What is A NETWORK OF SECRET ROUTES AND SAFE HAVENS!
100
Malcolm X, a powerful civil rights leader, who disagreed with MLK’s strategy of non-violence, was assassinated in 1965. What motto was he known for?
- Black Power
- Power to the People
- By Any Means Necessary
- Easy Does It
What is BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY!
100
What actor played Malcolm X in the movie "X"?
- Morgan Freemen
- Will Smith
- Denzel Washington
- Jamie Foxx
Who is Denzel Washington!
200
The “Little Rock Nine” were 9 black students who attended Little Rock High School, and had to be escorted into and out of school by…
- Their Parents
- The Principal
- The Police
- The Army
What is THE ARMY!
200
Who said this: "I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.
- Kareem Abdul Jabar
- Lebron James
- Michael Jordan
- Wilt Chamberlain
Who is MICHAEL JORDAN!
200
When Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, she was arrested, prompting the Montgomery Bus Boycott. A boycott is when….
- Workers refuse to do their jobs
- People march and protest
- People refuse to support a business
- People loot and riot
What is PEOPLE REFUSE TO SUPPORT A BUSINESS!
200
What is the name of James Brown’s hit song that addressed prejudice against blacks in America and became a popular anthem for the Black Power movement?
- The Revolution Will not be Televised
- Say it Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud
- The Big Payback
- I’m a Panther
What is SAY IT LOUD - I'M BLACK AND I'M PROUD!
200
What has not been a primary goal of first-lady Barack Obama?
- Supporting Military Families
- Fighting Childhood Obesity
- Promoting Animal Rights
- Providing Healthy School Lunches
What is ANIMAL RIGHTS!
300
Condoleeza Rice became the first African American woman to serve as Secretary of State, under which president?
- Ronald Reagan
- Bill Clinton
- George W. Bush
- Barack Obama
Who is George W. Bush!
300
Who is the highest paid African American athlete?
- Lebron James
- Marshawn Lynch
- Floyd Mayweather Jr.
- Tiger Woods
Who is Floyd Mayweather Jr.
300
Martin Luther King was influenced by the teachings of which famous peace-maker?
- Mother Theresa
- Buddha
- Ghandi
- Malcolm X
Who is GHANDI!
300
Which famous African-American musician tragically died in a plane crash over the Carribbean?
- Left-Eye Lopez
- Selena
- Aaliyah
- Whitney Houston
Who is AALIYAH!
300
In 2002, Halle Berry won an Oscar for Best Actress for her role in the film:
- Cat Woman
- Monster’s Ball
- X-Men: The Last Stand
- James Bond: Die Another Day
What is MONSTER'S BALL!
400
In 1966 ______________ became the first African American Supreme Court Justice.
- Malcolm X
- Martin Luther King
- Colin Powell
- Thurgood Marshall
Who was THURGOOD MARSHALL!
400
Malcolm X personally influenced which prominent athlete to change his name?
- Jesse Owens
- Cassius Clay
- Chris Eubank
- Michael Jordan
Who is Cassius Clay or Muhammad Ali!
400
When was Rodney King brutally beaten by four Los Angeles police officers, who were later cleared of all charges, sparking national outrage and fueling race riots?
- 1965
- 1974
- 1991
- 2009
What is 1991!
400
Who is ranked as the second best-selling female artist of the 21st century with record sales of over 37 million dollars?
- Whitney Houston
- Beyonce Knowles
- Mariah Carey
- Aretha Franklin
What is BEYONCE KNOWLES!!!
400
Barack Obama was elected 44th President of the United States in 2008. His father is from which African country?
- Ghana
- Mali
- Ethiopia
- Kenya
What is KENYA!
500
Barack Obama was elected 44th President of the United States in 2008. His father is from which African country?
- Ghana
- Mali
- Ethiopia
- Kenya
What is KENYA!
500
How many gold medals did Jesse Owens win at the 1936 summer Olympics in Germany?
- 0
- 9
- 4
- 13
What is 4!
500
How many people marched on Washington DC in 1963, where MLK would make his famous “I Have a Dream” speech?
- 3,000
- 36,000
- 100,000
- 250,000
What is 250,000!
500
Name at least 3 of the 5 members of the Jackson 5?
What is MICHAEL, TITO, JERMAINE, MARLON, JACKIE, OR RANDY!
500
Who became the first African American billionaire by launching Black Entertainment Television, or BET?
- Oprah Winfrey
- Booker T. Washington
- Miles Davis
- Robert Johnson