Sports
Who was the first African American to play in the MLB?
Jackie Robinson
How many terms did the first Black President of the United States serve?
2 terms
Rap artist from Toronto typically referred to as “Champagne Papi”
Drake
President Abraham Lincoln issued the _______ ____________ on January 1, 1863
Emancipation Proclamation
This 1988 film stars Dr. Dre and Ice Cube, which revolutionized music and pop-culture. Straight Outta which city?
Compton
How many majors does Tiger Woods have on tour?
15
This amendment abolished slavery "within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction."
13th Amendment
This R&B award-winning artist will be headlining Super Bowl LVIII.
Usher
First African-American First Lady of the US.
In this sitcom, Will Smith leaves his home in Philadelphia to stay with his wealthy Uncle Phil.
Which former Boston Celtic Center was voted the NBA's MVP four times?
Bill Russell
Who said, "injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere"?
MLK
Which city is known as the birthplace of hip hop?
The Bronx, New York
Toni Morrison was the first African-American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature for this 1988 novel
Beloved
Known for his distinctive voice, this black actor has starred in numerous documentaries, tv shows, and movies, including Olympus Has Fallen.
Which African American gold medalist Olympian is best known for his performance at the 1936 Berlin Games.
Who was the first African-American to appear on a U.S. postage stamp?
Booker T. Washington
In what decade did the Harlem Renaissance take place?
1920s
Amendment that granted the right for every citizen in the US, regardless of race, to vote.
15th Amendment
This actor shares his name with a well-known athlete, and starred in both Creed and Black Panther.
Michael B. Jordan
Boxing champion Walker Smith, Jr., is better known by what name?
Sugar Ray Robinson
In what year did Rosa Parks‘ infamous bus boycott occur?
1955
Which black singer has 32 Grammy Awards (most of any black musician)?
Beyoncé
First Black American ever appointed to the US Supreme Court, serving from 1967-1991.
Thurgood Marshall
Starring Anthony Anderson as “Dre” this show aired for 8 seasons, starting in 2014.
Black-ish