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100

Ella Fitzgerald started her singing career by winning an amateur contest at this famous New York City venue.

What is the Apollo Theater?

100

What 1990's classic was remade in 2022, starring Jabari Banks and Olly Sholotan?

What is "The Fresh Prince of Belair"?

100

Often confused with sweet potatoes of the Western Hemisphere, this starch is native to West Africa and claims its root in the Fulani word "nyami". 

What are Yams?

100

If a wig has a middle part, what is it called?

What is a buss down?

100

This person was the first African American athlete to win the Olympic gold medal in the decathlon during the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne. 

Who is Milton "Milt" Campbell?

200

This is the only artist to have 7 consecutive No.1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100.

Who is Whitney Houston?

200

On the show "Sister, Sister", what is the saying often shouted by two twins, when asking their annoying friend to leave?

What is "Go home, Rodger!"

200

This popular fruit was domesticated around 6,000 years ago in the lands now called Kenya, Ethiopia, Libya, Sudan, and Egypt and was used as a means to make money amongst newly freed slaves in America.

What is Watermelon?

200

In the new movie "Wicked", Cynthia Erivo's character Elphaba, wore what hairstyle?

What are boxed braids? What are micro braids?

200

Dedicated to preserving and highlighting the legacy of the Negro League Baseball in America, the Negro League Baseball Museum is located in what city?

What is Kansas City?

300

This artist first released "Hound Dog" before being popularized by Elvis Presley.

Who is Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton?

300

What hit 2016 Netflix period drama about Hip Hop and Disco in 70's New York was not renewed for a 2nd season, despite great reception?

What is "The Get Down"?

300

In February 2021, PepsiCo renamed this popular pancake brand to "Pearl Milling Company" due to the history of the racial stereotype it represented. 

What is Aunt Jemima?
300

This fictional hair product was featured in the 1988 classic "Coming to America".

What is "Soul Glo?"

300

On September 15, 2024, this WNBA All Star became the first player to score 1,000 points in a regular season.

Who is A'ja Wilson?

400

This music icon that sang "Gift from Virgo" and "Alligator Tears" has been nominated for 99 Grammys.

Who is Beyoncé?

400

Which popular tv classic centered around the lives of students at a fictitious HBCU in Virginia?

What is "A Different World"?

400

In 1949, ______ ______ from New Orleans became the first Black Woman to host her own televised cooking show. 

Who is Lena Richard?

400

The name of this glossy and curly style comes from its chemist inventor who, in the 1970s, created a two-step process that softened the hair and then sprang it into curls.

What is the Jheri Curl?

400

Tiger Woods holds the record of being the youngest player to win the Masters Tournament. At what age did he win the championship?

What is 21?
500

These two artists kept us on our toes this past May, causing many sleepless nights as we waited for the next release.

Who are Drake and Kendrick Lamar?

500

What are the first and last names of the four women characters on the hit sitcom, "Living Single"?

Who are Khadijah James, Maxine Shaw, Synclair James, Regine Hunter? 

500
This green veggie, with its slimy texture, traveled to the Americas through the Transatlantic slave trade and is native to the horn of Africa. 

What is Okra?

500

What does "CROWN" in the Crown Act stand for?

What is Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair?

500

The "Thrilla in Manila" refers to what sporting event?

What is the boxing match between Muhammed Ali and Joe Frazier?

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