History
The first black president of the US
Who is Barack Obama?
This inventor is usually recognized for his discovery of uses peanuts, but he also made many advancements in farming regarding soil chemistry and crop rotation.
Who is George Washington Carver
This iconic historical figure was the first black man to play in the MLB
Who is Jackie Robinson
This musician is commonly referred to as the "King of Pop"
Who is Micheal Jackson
This actor played many iconic roles, including T'Challa in the Black Panther Movie
Who is Chadwick Boseman
This was the landmark Supreme Court case that ruled segregation in public schools unconstitutional
What is Brown v Board of Education?
These popular music genres stem from traditionally African American genres like jazz, swing, and blues
(2 answers)
What are Rock and Roll and Country
This female athlete is one of the most decorated Olympians of all time
Who is Simone Biles
These three pop stars were members of the famous 90's/00's girl group 'Destiny's Child'
Who are Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams?
This 2017 film, directed by Jordan Peel addresses issues of race in America through a horror-thriller narrative
What is "Get Out"
This historian/author was partially responsible for creating Black History Month.
Who is Carter G Woodson
These three black, female, mathematicians helped send the US astronauts into space in 1962. Name 1
Who are Katherine G. Johnson, Dorthy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson?
In 1999, this NBA star was named the "The greatest North American Athlete of the 20th Century" by EPSN
Who is Micheal Jordan
This artist is commonly known as "The Queen of Soul"
Hint: R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
Who is Aretha Franklin
This movie was Oprah Winfrey's first acting role. It was also recently rereleased, a musical directed by Oprah.
What is "The Color Purple"
This person was the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
Lewis Latimer went head to head with Thomas Edison, before teaming up with him in 1884, because of this significant invention.
Carbon filament for long-lasting light bulbs
This NBA star was the first player ever to score 100 points in a game
Who is Wilt Chamberland
This female star has the most Grammys... ever
(as of 2023)
Who is Beyonce?
This famous musician played Nala in the 2014 version of "The Lion King"
Who is Beyonce
This state was the first to elect a black governor
+100 if you know when
+100 if you know his name
Virginia
1990
Douglas Wilder
In 1752, Benjamin Banneker was the first in America to create an analog version of this extremely important tool, completely out of wooden parts.
What is a clock?
In 1948, this athlete was the first black woman to win an Olympic gold medal
Who is Alice Coachman
This is the name of famous rapper Nipsey Hussle's last album
What is 'Victory Lap'
In 1939, this actress was the first to black woman to win an Oscar
Who is Hattie McDaniel