Important events
What conflict erupted in the spring of 1861 which saw 11 states succeed from the union?
What is The Civil War
This amazing man is the self–proclaimed “greatest [boxer] of all time” was originally named after his father, who was named after the 19th century abolitionist and politician Cassius Marcellus Clay.
Who is Muhammad Ali
Which couple unexpectedly announced that they are pregnant with twins?
Who is Beyonce and Jay Z
Whose refusal to give up her seat on a public bus sparked a boycott of Montgomerey, AL buses from 1955-1956?
Who is Rosa Parks
Who was the first black president elected in the United States in 2008?
Who is Barack Obama
What famous amendment was created due to the Emancipation Proclamation?
What is the 13th Amendment
Who is ranked as the second best-selling female artist of the 21st century with record sales of over 37 million dollars?
Who is Beyonce
Who was the first rapper to visit the white house?
Eazy E
Which racially motivated attack on a church caused the death of four girls in Alabama?
What is the Alabama Church Bombing
Who was told "bye" in the movie "Friday"
Who is Felicia
What is cited as one of the primary factors in beginning the Civil Rights Movement
What is the murder of Emmett Till
Who delivered the famous "I Have A Dream" Speech?
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
Who was the first solo rapper to go platinum?
Who is LL Cool J
Who was the main leader of the civil rights movement in the United States during the 1950's and 1960's, and won the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize for leading nonviolent civil rights demonstrations?
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
Who was the first African–American player to play on a major league baseball team?
Who is Jackie Robinson
Nat Turner is known for what historical event in August of 1831?
What is the biggest successful slave rebellion
This singer is responsible for the song "Billy Jean"
Who is Michael Jackson
"Forever My Lady" is a song made by what group?
Who is Jodeci
What was the name of the organization founded by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?
What is The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Who said, "I can accept failure, but what I cannot accept is not trying" (Hint: basketball)
Who is Michael Jordan
Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King JR., along with many others were noted for being involved in what famous protest which saw the indictment of about 90 people?
Montgomery Bus Boycott
Famously said that "George Bush doesn't like black people"
Who is Kanye West
Who has won the most Grammys for a male solo artist at 22 Grammys?
Who is Stevie Wonder
Who was known as the Nation of Islam's most effective minister until he broke from the group in 1964 and formed his own group, the Organization of Afro-American Unity? Hint: (He has a famous picture of him looking outside his window with a rifle in his hand)
Who is Malcolm X
In what year were the first Africans brought to America to work as slaves? (Hint: between 1600-1650)
What is 1619