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100

What was the name of the African American woman who helped hundreds of slaves in the southern United States escape to freedom?

Harriet Tubman

100

Brandy starred in this TV series about a teenage girl looking to date and her overprotective dad.

Moesha

100

Jordan Peele created this movie about bunnies and doppelgangers

US

100

At the 2010 Grammy Awards what African American singer walked away from the ceremony with six awards—the most wins in a single night by a female artist in the history of the event?

Beyonce

100

Who said "Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave. I rise. I rise. I rise."

Maya Angelou

200

What was the informal system that helped slaves escape to the North during the mid-1800s?

Underground railroad

200

What’s the name of an all-black Disney Channel animated show that ran from 2001 to 2005?

The Proud Family

200

In 2014, What movie was released depicting Martin Luther King’s life?


Selma

200

What African American singer-songwriter won 8 Grammy Awards and holds the title of most top ten singles and most number-one singles from an album?

Michael Jackson

200

Who said, "The time is always right to do what is right"?

Martin Luther King

300

Who triggered a boycott of the Montgomery, Alabama bus system in 1955? 

Rosa Parks


300

This Producer and creator are known for his ego/persona Madea. 

Tyler Perry

300

This couple, Monica and Quincy played a game of one on one in this film

Love and Basketball

300

Who is known as the "Queen of Hip Hop" and has the album "What's the 411?"

Mary J. Blige

300

Which famous athlete said "Hating people because of their color is wrong. And it doesn't matter which color does the hating. It's just plain wrong."?

Muhammad Ali

400

Who is the first African-American billionaire?

Bob Johnson

400

Issa and Molly embark on a journey about friendship, love, and celebration of yourself on this show set in California

Insecure

400

Ice Cube and Chris Tucker starred in this original film that describes a day in the life of Compton.

Friday

400

This girl boss billionaire is not only an artist but also a creator and designer of a makeup line, skincare line, and lingerie.

Rihanna

400

Who was the first African American woman to be on the ballot as a candidate for President?


Shirley Chisholm

500

Who started Black History Month?


Carter J. Woodson

500

Who was the first African-American television host to host a national show?

Nat King Cole

500

Kid n’ Play star in this film about teenagers throwing giant affairs to raise money and have fun

House Party

500

Who's the first black man to have an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and a Tony?

John Legend

500

Who was the first African American to have his likeness portrayed on a U.S. postage stamp?


Booker T. Washington

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