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James Derham is credited as the first African-American to practice healthcare in the Unites States, working as a both a nurse AND this profession.
What is a physician?
100
This woman has a decorated career as an American politician and attorney with Afro-Caribbean and South Asian heritage. She made history when she became the highest ranking female official in US history.
Who is Vice President Kamala Harris?
100
Born on February 6, 1945, this musician known for his poetic lyrics for social justice and equality popularized reggae music.
Who is Bob Marley?
100
On November 24th, 1986, Val James (the first American-born Black NHL player, who made his debut 7 years prior) skated out onto the ice wearing the blue and white, becoming the first Black NHL player to play for this storied NHL team.
Who are the Toronto Maple Leafs?
100
A Canadian author inducted into Canada's walk of fame in 2015 and notable work includes "Book of Negroes" and "The Illegal".
Who is Lawrence Hill?
100
What civil rights leader and minister changed his name to El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz after a trip to Mecca in 1964?
Who is Malcom X?
200
Goldie D. Brangman was an integral part of the nursing team that successfully performed emergency heart surgery on Martin Luther King, Jr, in 1958. Her pivotal role was in doing this, the procedure required to maintain a compromised airway.
What is bagging?
200
The 1st Black woman to be elected to the House of Commons who initiated the motion for Parliament to recognize February as Black history month. She was also an educator and social activist interested in conquering the injustice immigrants and women were facing in Canada.
Who is The Honourable Jean Augustine?
200
This singer and songwriter is known as the “Queen of Soul” and the song “Respect” was one of her top hits.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
200
This basketball legend scored a career high 81 points in a SINGLE GAME, becoming the second highest single game scorer in NBA history... against the Toronto Raptors, no less.
Who is Kobe Bryant?
200
This talk show host is known as the “queen of all media “and appeared in the movie “The Colour Purple”. She is also known for giving a new car to each member of her audience.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
200
Her refusal to surrender her seat on a bus led to the Montgomery Bus boycott on Dec 1st 1955.
Who is Rosa Parks?
300
This famous historical figure is often credited for her efforts to help over 300 slaves reach freedom via the Underground Railroad, but it's her career as a nurse that often goes overlooked; despite the fact that she treated both soldiers during the American Civil War, and the elderly long after the war had ended.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
300
This politician and attorney served as the 44th president of the United States of America and is known for his inspirational quotes such as “change will not come if we wait for some other person…”
Who is Barack Obama?
300
This Toronto artist started his career playing the role of “Jimmy Brooks” on the popular Canadian television series “Degrassi: The Next Generation”
Who is Aubrey Graham aka Drake?
300
Earlier this winter, Tim Hortons began featuring Olympic hockey player Sarah Nurse as one of these; increasing representation, and diversifying one of the world's most popular and iconic toys.
What is Barbie?
300
This young poet who graduated from Harvard read her poem “The Hill We Climb” at the 2021 inauguration.
Who is Amanda Gorman?
300
This social rights activist, politician and philanthropist was born in South Africa and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
400
This doctor developed a ground breaking technique to separate and store blood plasma. His research and advocacy in plasma led to the use of plasma for blood transfusions. He developed large scale blood banks during World War II which was instrumental in saving lives.
What is the Black Cross Nurses?
400
The 1st Black American attorney appointed to the U.S Supreme Court.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
400
This American singer-songwriter was once married to actress Lisa Bonnet and his mother, Roxie Roker played Helen on the TV show, "The Jeffersons"
Who is Lennie Kravitz?
400
The 1st Black player in Major League Baseball, Jackie Robinson, who broke through colour barriers in 1947 and played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, wore this number.
What is #42?
400
This award-winning rapper/ actor is likely most known for their television series with colourful clothes and a theme song that starts like this... “Now this is a story all about how...”
Bonus points for the team that can finish the lyrics!
Who is Will Smith?
400
A Baptist minister and social activist who was one of the founders of the SCLC group who advocated for equality for Black Americans through non-violent protests.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
500
She is credited as one of the first Black nurses to graduate from nursing school, in 1879.
Who is Mary Eliza Mahoney?
500
This Canadian lawyer was the 1st Black Canadian Member of parliament and the 24th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.
Who is Lincoln Alexander?
500
This Canadian rapper, actor and record producer who's song "let your backbone slide" was inducted into the Canadian songwriter's hall of fame
Who is Wesley Williams aka Maestro Fresh Wes?
500
This man officially broke hockey's colour barrier, becoming the first Black athlete to play in the NHL.
Who is Willie O'Ree?
500
Samuel L. Jackson voiced this iconic superhero in Disney's "The Incredibles", who had a hard time remembering where his super suit was...
Who is Frozone?
500
Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia this civil rights activist and entrepreneur challenged racial segregation at a cinema in Nova Scotia and is on the $10 Canadian bill.
Who is Viola Desmond?