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100
Michael Jordan was the biggest basketball player in the world during his career and won this many championships.
What is 6?
100
This Indiana native was the star of a family boy band and went on to have a lengthy career with 13 number-one hits on Billboard’s hot 100, and 28 top 10 hits. This artist also had 10 studio albums and a dance game on the Wii.
Who is Michael Jackson?
100
Known for his iconic roles in 42 (Jackie Robinson biopic), Get on up (James Brown Documentary), and Black panther, this actor is also a Howard University Alum
Who is Chadwick Boseman?
100
Commonly known for his iconic “I have a dream” speech, this person was the leader of the American civil rights movement and was the youngest man to have received the Nobel Peace Prize.
Who is Martin Luther King j.r?
200
This athlete was the first African American person to play in the MLB
Who is Jackie Robinson?
200
This Houston native has just become the most awarded Grammy winner of all time.
Who is Beyonce?
200
This movie was written by former NWA group member, Ice Cube. It has many quotes such as "Bye Felicia", "Dammmnnnn", and "How do you get fired on your day off?"
What is "Friday"?
200
This person is well known for her bravery to attend an all-white school at six years old. She and her mother were escorted by four federal marshals for the entire school year. This famous painting “The Problem We All Live With” is based on her experiences
Who is Ruby Bridges?
300
This athlete was 21 years old when he won the Masters golf tournament. He has 82 PGA wins tied for the most wins in history.
Who is Tiger Woods?
300
This artist is a household name. Known for his popular songs such as ‘Superstition’ ‘All I do’ ‘As’ and ‘Do I do’. He is known for his dance moves while playing the piano, drums or harmonica, hair, and sunglasses.
Who is Stevie Wonder?
300
"Abbott Elementary" is written by this Philly native, who rose to fame from Buzzfeed and Vine.
Who is Quinta Brunson?
300
This person was the first African American woman and Native American to hold a pilot license.
Who is Bessie Coleman?
400
This athlete was not only the first black MVP of the NBA but also the first African American to be a head coach for an NBA team.
Who is Bill Russell?
400
In 1999, This artist won best new artist and album of the year at the Grammy’s.
Who is Lauryn Hill?
400
This sketch comedy show was created by the Wayans Brothers, and gave career starts to Jennifer Lopez, Jim Carey and Jamie Foxx
What is, "In Living Color"?
400
This person was the first black woman to run for president, the first black woman to be in congress, and a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Who is Shirley Chisolm?
500
Before Serena and Venus Williams dominated tennis, this woman was the first Black Woman to win a grand slam in the French Open. This woman also went on to get 11 Grand Slams
Who is Althea Gibson?
500
In 1959, she became the first Black woman to win a grammy.
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
500
In 1940, this actress became the first Black woman to win an Oscar.
Who is Hattie McDaniels?
500
This unsung hero did the first Bus Boycott, 9 Months before Rosa Parks refused to get up for a white person on the bus. This 15-year-old did it first, and was arrested, but was forgotten in most history books.
Who is Claudette Colvin?