Finish the lyric
Okay, ladies, now let's_____
"Get in formation."
These state and local laws enforced racial segregation in the South after Reconstruction.
Jim Crow laws
50+ points to whoever can name the first person who did this and was arrested
Rosa parks
This NBA legend partnered with Nike in 1984 to create a sneaker line that became one of the most iconic brands in sports history.
Extra 50+ points for whoever names the shoe brand
"Micheal Jordan"
"Air Jordans"
Launched in 2017 by music icon Rihanna, this cosmetics brand disrupted the beauty industry by debuting with 40 foundation shades to promote inclusivity.
What is "Fenty beauty"
"I wanna dance with somebody I wanna feel_____."
"The heat with somebody"
This 1964 federal law outlawed discrimination in public places and employment based on race.
Civil Rights Act
Which Civil rights leader was shot and later smothered by a pillow in a hospital bed by the CIA.
Who Is Martin Luther King
Known as “The Greatest,” this boxer refused to be drafted into the Vietnam War.
Extra 100 points for anyone who can name the reason why he refused to fight in the Vietnam war
Who is "Muhammad Ali"
This early 20th-century entrepreneur became one of America’s first self-made female millionaires through her hair care business.
who is Madame CJ walker
"I don't want no scrub, a Scrub______."
"Is a guy that can't get no love from me."
This system required Black voters to pass unfair tests or pay fees in order to vote.
The literacy and poll test
After leaving the nation of Islam, this civil rights leader advocated for Black self-defense and empowerment, delivered the speech “The Ballot or the Bullet,” and famously said freedom should be achieved “by any means necessary.”
Who is "Malcom X"
This tennis legend has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the Open Era.
Who is "Serena Williams"
This media mogul became the first Black female billionaire after building her empire through television and entertainment.
Oprah Whinfrey
" It could all be so simple, but you would rather make it____."
"Hard"
In 1957, nine Black students integrated Central High School in this Arkansas city under federal protection.
Little Rock
Who was the Trans civil rights activist who not only fought for black rights along side MLK and james baldwin but Black LGBTQ rights. Making her a pioneer in civil rights and LGBTQ activism.
Who is Marsha P Johnson
This athlete broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947 with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Jackie Robinson
This rapper-turned-business mogul became hip hop’s first billionaire, expanding into fashion, streaming, and liquor brands.
50+ points for anyone who can name his liquor brand
Jay Z
"And since we all came from a woman,
Got our name from a woman and our game from a woman,
I wonder why we take from our women,
Why do we rape our women? Do we hate our women?
I think it’s time to ______.”
"Kill for our women."
In 1786, Spanish colonial officials in Louisiana passed this law requiring Black women, particularly free women of color, to cover their natural hair with a headscarf to reinforce racial hierarchy.
50+ points to whoever can explain how black women still used their black girl magic to enhance their head scarves
Tignon laws
What was the work of the black panthers and why did the government of that time fear Fred Hampton?
200+ points to the group who can explain what ended Fred hamptons life
The U.S. government feared the Black Panther Party because the group openly challenged police brutality and systemic racism. They also supported armed self-defense, and built strong community programs like free breakfast initiatives. Their rapid growth and influence, combined with their criticism of government systems, led federal authorities to view them as a major political threat.
She became the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal in gymnastics in 2012.
Who is "Gabby douglas"
This nickname was given to a wealthy Black business community in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the early 1900s.
What is "Black wall street"