John Lewis
The University that John Lewis attempted to desegregate in Alabama
What is Troy University
This movie is the most nominated film directed by a Black director
what is 'Sinners'?
This rice dish is popular in Mexico but originated in West Africa
what is 'Mexican rice' which came from jollof?
what is 'preaching to chickens'?
the organization was founded by this individual
who is 'Dean Bernard L. Richardson'?
The iconic phrase that John Lewis used to describe getting involved in the movement (the whole phrase)
What is "get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America"?
This singer is aptly named as the 'voice' of the movement and was the primary singer for the funeral of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Who is "Mahalia Jackson"?
This cuisine is unique for its development over hundreds of years with many discrediting its cultural importance.
What is 'Soul Food'?
this individual is credited with the creation of black history month
who is 'carter g. woodson'?
this person serves as the advisor for the organization
who is 'Ms. Erica '?
The eventual name of the march where John Lewis was bashed over the head for fighting for voting and civil rights for Black people in America. Bonuses: -100 points, what other nation had a day of the same name -200 points, what is the exact date
What is "Bloody Sunday"?
100 points: Ireland, on January 30th, 1972
200 points: March 7th, 1965
This writer created the narrative of one of the survivors of the last ship of enslaved Africans to reach the shores of America
Who is 'Zora Neale Hurston'?
trim, smacks, and slaps are cultural three ways of saying this description of food and music. bonus points for identifying the regions
What is "tastes amazing and extremely good"? bonus: Atlanta and Bay Area
when is 1976?
the organization did a call to chapel this month and this individual was preaching
Who is 'Rev. howard John-Wesley'?
Before leading marches, John Lewis participated in these TWO forms of protest
What are the lunch counter sit-ins and Freedom Rides?
This person is the first African American director to win an Academy Award in ANY category
hint: it is not Spike Lee or Ryan Coogler
Who is 'Roger Ross Williams'?
He won an academy award for Best Documentary Short Subject for Musice by Prudence in 2010. No Black director has ever won the Oscar for Best Director.
this dish is never a main and always a side dish
what is 'mac and cheese'?
these three things were invented by Black people
name any 3
the organization was founded on this date
when is February 2, 2022?
John Lewis was arrested this many times before he passed away in mid 2020. Bonus if you can correctly break down how many before and during his time in Congress.
What is 45 times. 40 times before and 5 times during his time as a congressman
Who is 'Queen Latifah'?
this combination of ingredients links African
American soul food with the continent of Africa
what are 'rice and black eyed peas'
this individual is credited with writing 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'
who is 'James Weldon Johnson'?
these four people served as the first chairs/co chairs
Who are 'Jay JonesIII, Mary Betterson, Jayda Gray, and Sophia hurtado Hernandez'