Music
What music genre, characterized by its use of turntables and sampling, was founded in Black American communities in the Bronx, New York, in the 1970s?
What is Hip-Hop/Rap?
In 1870, Hiram Rhodes Revels became the first African American to hold a seat in the United States Senate. He represented which state?
What is Mississippi?
This African American director, known for his powerful storytelling and visual style, helmed films such as "Selma," "A Wrinkle in Time," and "When They See Us."
Who is Ava DuVernay?
This African American athlete, known as "The Greatest," was the first boxer to win the world heavyweight championship three times and became a symbol of resistance to the Vietnam War.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
his African American activist, poet, and author, known for her autobiography "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," became a symbol of resilience and empowerment for Black women.
Who is Maya Angelou?
What style of music originated in Black American communities in the southern United States and combines elements of spirituals, work songs and the blues?
What is gospel?
Which state was the first to elect an African-American governor?
What is Virgina?
This 1989 film, directed by Spike Lee, explores themes of racial tension and cultural identity in Brooklyn, New York, through the experiences of an Italian-American pizza deliveryman and his interactions with his African American customers.
What is "Do the Right Thing"?
This African American athlete broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball when he debuted for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This African American singer, known as the "Empress of Soul," rose to fame as the lead singer of a group and delivered hits like "Midnight Train to Georgia."
Who is Gladys Knight?
Which Black American woman is celebrated as a pioneering electric blues guitarist and singer, known for her powerful voice and emotive guitar playing?
Who is Sister Rosetta Tharpe?
Who was the first Black Supreme Court Justice?
Who is Justice Thurgood Marshall?
This African American actor was the first Black performer to win an Academy Award for Best Actor.
Who is Sidney Poitier?
This African American gymnast, dubbed the "GOAT" (Greatest of All Time), became the first woman to win four consecutive all-around titles at the World Championships
Who is Simone Biles?
his African American artist, known for his innovative contributions to hip hop culture and street art, gained international acclaim for his murals and graffiti art.
Who is Jean-Michel Basquiat?
What music genre, originating in Harlem, New York in the 1920s, was often associated with the Harlem Renaissance?
What is Jazz?
This African American politician, known as the "Conscience of the Congress," served as the longtime representative for Georgia's 5th congressional district and played a key role in the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Who is John Lewis?
This African American actress, who starred in films like "Carmen Jones" and "Porgy and Bess," was the first Black woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress.
Who is Dorothy Dandridge?
This NBA legend, known as "His Airness," won six championships with the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s and is widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This African American musician and composer, known for his avant-garde jazz and experimental music, pushed the boundaries of traditional jazz with albums like "A Love Supreme" and "Ascension."
Who is John Coltrane?
This influential genre of music, born in the African American communities of the Southern United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is often associated with iconic figures such as B.B. King, Robert Johnson, and Muddy Waters.
What is the Blues?
Founded in 1909, this civil rights organization aimed to secure legal equality for African Americans through litigation, lobbying, and public education, and was instrumental in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case.
What is the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)?
Founded by Robert Redford in 1985, this renowned film festival held annually in Utah has showcased numerous films by African American filmmakers and talent.
What is the Sundance Film Festival?
This African American sprinter gained widespread attention for her exceptional speed and vibrant personality, but faced controversy when she missed the chance to compete in the Tokyo Olympics.
Who is Sha'Carri Richardson?
This African American poet and civil rights activist, known for his powerful spoken word performances and his work "The Negro Speaks of Rivers," was a leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance.
Who is Langston Hughes?