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Fight 4 Equality
100
He was elected as the first African American president of the United States (44th president)
Who is Barrack Obama?
100
This film tells the incredible untold story brilliant African-American women working at NASA who served as the brains behind the launch into orbit of astronaut John Glenn
What is Hidden Figures
100
Celebrated in many countries throughout the world, this is an annual month long celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history.
What is Black History Month?
100
This is the international activist movement, originating in the African-American community that campaigns against police violence and systemic racism towards black people.
What is the Black Lives Matter Movement
200
American professional boxer, activist, and philanthropist. Who was nicknamed "The Greatest," he is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
200
After the death of his father, T'Challa returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place as king.
What is Black Panther?
200
Created by Maulana Karenga in 1966, this week-long celebration honors African heritage in African-American culture with seven core principles culminating in a feast and gift-giving.
What is Kwanzaa
200
African American social activist Tarana Burke created this phrase, campaign, and hashtag to promote "empowerment through empathy" among women of color who have experienced sexual abuse, particularly within underprivileged communities.
What is Me Too
300
An American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter. One of the most influential guitarists in history and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century.
Who is Jimmy Hendrix?
300
A young African-American man grapples with his identity and sexuality while experiencing the everyday struggles of childhood, adolescence, and burgeoning adulthood. Won an Oscar for Best Picture in 2017.
What is Moonlight?
300
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Who is Harriet Tubman
300
In 1964, four black girls in Alabama were killed in a church bombing set by the KKK. Furthermore, registers in Alabama prevented blacks from registering to vote. President Johnson then refused to help. These events led to Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King joining James Bevel on a voting rights march in this city of Alabama.
What is Selma
400
An American actress and producer who is the first black actress or actor to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting. She has won an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, and two Tony Awards.
Who is Viola Davis?
400
The film chronicoles the journey of an African prince from the fictional nation of Zamunda, who comes to the United States in the hopes of finding a woman he can marry.
What is Coming to America
400
He became the first African American to play Major League Baseball (Brooklyn Dodgers). Led the league in stolen bases that season and was named Rookie of the Year.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
400
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Fredrick Douglas
500
An African American billionaire who is a media executive, actress, talk show host, television producer, and philanthropist
Who is Oprah Winfrey ?
500
This film is an American horror film that stars a young black man who uncovers a disturbing secret when he meets the family of his white girlfriend
What is Get Out
500
He was the "King of Pop," Michael Jackson, co-wrote the single "We Are the World".
Who is Micheal Jackson?
500
Prominent figure of the Stone Wall Uprising in 1969. She was known as the mayor of Christopher Street in New York City.
Who is Martha P. Johnson