And the Oscar Goes To:
In 2001, this Cleveland native was the first African-American woman to win a Best Actress Oscar.
Who is Halle Berry?
This Ohio HBCU, founded in 1856, was the first to be owned and operated by African Americans
What is Wilberforce University?
This Yellow Springs comedian is the son of two professors.
Who is Dave Chapelle?
"When you think of garbage, think of Akeem."
What is Coming to America?
This athlete was born in Akron December 30, 1984
Who is Lebron James?
In 2005, he was the first African-American to be nominated for Oscars in two movies, and won the award for Best Actor
Who is Jamie Foxx?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. enrolled in this HBCU at age 15 and graduated with a 4 year Sociology degree.
What is Morehouse College?
His first self titled comedy album was released in 1982, and followed it with a second album in 1983.
Who is Eddie Murphy?
"Wakanda forever."
What is Black Panther?
This Springfield singer/song-writer's first album, Get Lifted, debuted at number 7 on the Billboard 200.
Who is John Legend?
These two actresses are tied for the most nominated black actresses ever with three nominations each.
Who are Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis?
In 1911, Omega Psi Phi became the first international fraternity to be established at this HBCU campus.
What is Howard University?
This large family of actors, writers, comedians, and producers created In Living Color.
Who are the Wayans Family?
"Bye Felisha"
What is Friday?
This comedian and talk show host was born in West Virginia, but claims Cleveland as his home.
Who is Steve Harvey?
This actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay in 2017.
Who is Jordan Peele?
This Pennsylvania school established by a Quaker philanthropist in 1837 was the first HBCU.
What is Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?
This comedian became the first black late night talk show host in 1989.
Who is Arsenio Hall?
"All my life I had to fight."
What is The Color Purple?
This Olympian was raised in Cleveland before attending OSU.
Who is Jesse Owens?
In 1939, Hattie McDaniel was the first African-American nominated for and won an Academy Award for her role in this movie.
What is Gone with the Wind?
The second _____ Act of 1890 required states to establish a separate land grant college for African-Americans if they were denied enrollment in existing land grant colleges.
What is The Second Morrill Act of 1890?
John Elroy Sanford began using this stage name in the 1940s.
Who is Redd Foxx?
"Ain't nobody coming to see you, Otis."
What is The Temptations?
This Pulitzer Prize winning author hails from Lorain.
Who is Toni Morrison?