Female Singers
Who is often referred to as the Queen of Soul and is known for hits like “Respect” and “Natural Woman”
Aretha Franklin
This R&B legend was killed by his father over a dispute about money
Marvin Gaye
This is what HBCU stand for
Historically Black College and University
Who was the first African-American president?
Barack Obama
toilet paper
No
Beyonce used to sing with this hit group.
Destiny's Child
He combined blues, Gospel and R&B. He lost his eyesight at the age of seven due to glaucoma.
Ray Charles
What music genre, characterized by its use of turntables and sampling, was founded in Black American communities in the Bronx, New York, in the 1970s?
Hip Hop
Who sparked the Montgomery boycott of 1955 when she refused to give up her seat on the bus?
Rosa Parks
The three-way traffic light
yes (Garrett Morgan)
This Queen of Rock and Roll gained renown for "Rollin' on a River Boat."
Tina Turner
This singer is known as "The godfather of soul"
James Brown
Madame CJ Walker was the black hair entrepreneur invented this.
The hot comb
Who became the first woman candidate for president?
Shirley Chisholm
graham crackers
No
Who was the first African American woman to win five Grammy Awards in one year?
Lauryn Hill
This black rapper has made millions from several multi-platinum albums and has also stared on the famous television show Power.
50 Cent
This court case ended legal segregation in public schools
Brown v. Board of Education
Who's autobiography was titled "By Any Means Necessary?"
Malcolm X
The audio-visual home security system
yes (Marie Van Brittan Brown)
She was titled "the Queen of Disco" in the 70's.
Donna Summer
American rapper and Pulitzer Prize winner, known for his complex songwriting and technical artistry
Kendrick Lamar
What is the name of the influential record label founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. in Detroit, which played a pivotal role in the development of music?
Motown Records
Who is current mayor of New York? (2025)
Eric Adams
Opening and closing elevator doors
yes (Alexander Miles)