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Who was the iconic civil rights leader known for his “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963?
a) Martin Luther King Jr.
b) Magic Johnson
c) W.E.B Dubois
Who is a) Martin Luther King Jr.
Who became the first Black American woman to serve as the United States Secretary of State in 2001?
a) Michelle Obama
b) Condoleezza Rice
c) Hillary Clinton
Who is b) Condoleezza Rice
What popular television show, which originally aired from 1990 to 1996, starred Will Smith as a street-smart teenager from Philadelphia living with his wealthy relatives in Los Angeles?
a) Good Times
b) The Parkers
c) The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Who is c) The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
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?
a) The Blues
b)Acid Jazz
c) Hip-hop
what is c) Hip-hop
Earl Joseph "J. R." Smith III is a former 2 time NBA champion that currently attends and plays collegiate golf at this HBCU?
a) North Carolina A&T
b) Saint John's University
c) North Carolina Central University
What is a) North Carolina A&T
What religious and social movement in the early 19th century advocated for the immediate abolition of slavery and attracted many Black American and white supporters?
a) Surrealism
b) Futurism
c) Abolitionism
What is c) Abolitionism
What was the name of the landmark Supreme Court case that ruled segregation in public schools unconstitutional?
a) Liebeck v. McDonald’s
b) Plessy v. Ferguson
c) Brown v. Board of Education
What is c) Brown v. Board of Education
Who was the Black American actor and comedian known for his roles in "Beverly Hills Cop", “The Nutty Professor” and “Coming to America”?
a) Arsenio Hall
b) Martin Lawrence
c) Eddie Murphy
Who is c) Eddie Murphy
Who is often referred to as the “Queen of Soul” and is known for musical song hits like “Respect” and “Natural Woman”?
a) Ella Fitzgerald
b) Aretha Franklin
c) Alicia Keys
Who is b) Aretha Franklin
From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this prominent HBCU college athlete Vernon "Earl the Pearl" Monroe played for played for two NBA teams, the Baltimore Bullets and the New York Knicks. Which College did he attend?
a) North Carolina A&T
b) Hampton University
c) Winston Salem State University
What is c) Winston Salem State University
This global leader and activist coined the term “Pan‑Africanism” and organized the first Pan‑African Conference in 1900.
A. W.E.B. Du Bois
B. Marcus Garvey
C. Henry Sylvester Williams
D. Jomo Kenyatta
Who is C. Henry Sylvester Williams
Which Black woman became the first major-party Black candidate for President of the United States in 1972?
a) Tarana Burke
b) Mae C. Jemison
c) Shirley Chisholm
Who is c) Shirley Chisholm
Who is the comedian and actress known for her role on “Insecure” and as the co-creator, writer and star of the HBO series?
a) Issa Rae
b) Kyla Pratt
c) Regina King
Who is a) Issa Rae
This jazz legend, after whom a famous New York club is named, was known for pioneering bebop piano in the 1940s.
A. Bud Powell
B. Art Tatum
C. Thelonious Monk
D. McCoy Tyner
Who is C. Thelonious Monk
Before breaking baseball’s color barrier, Jackie Robinson played professionally in this other sport.
A. Basketball
B. Football
C. Track & Field
D. Tennis
What is B. Football
Who was the enslaved Black American who sued for his freedom in the Virginia courts and lost in the infamous 1783 case, establishing the principle that once a person was enslaved, they remained so for life?
a) Nat Turner
b) Dred Scott
c) Sojourner Truth
Who is b) Dred Scott
She became the first Black woman to serve as a federal judge (1966).
A. Jane Bolin
B. Constance Baker Motley
C. Charlotte Ray
D. Patricia Roberts Harris
Who is B. Constance Baker Motley
This groundbreaking sitcom was the first U.S. television show to feature an African American family in a lead role (1930s–1950s radio, 1950s TV).
A. Good Times
B. Julia
C. Amos ’n’ Andy
D. Sanford and Son
Who is C. Amos ’n’ Andy
This composer became the first African American to have a symphony performed by a major U.S. orchestra (Rochester Philharmonic, 1931).
A. William Grant Still
B. Florence Price
C. Scott Joplin
D. George Walker
Who is A. William Grant Still
Wilma Rudolph won three gold medals at the 1960 Olympics despite suffering from what major childhood condition?
A. Asthma
B. Polio
C. Rheumatic Fever
D. Tuberculosis
What is B. Polio
This 1964 voter registration campaign in Mississippi led to the creation of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP).
A. Operation Breadbasket
B. Freedom Summer
C. Chicago Freedom Movement
D. Project C
Who is B. Freedom Summer
This Reconstruction‑era leader was the first African American to serve a full term as U.S. Senator.
A. Blanche K. Bruce
B. Robert Smalls
C. John R. Lynch
D. P.B.S. Pinchback
Who is A. Blanche K. Bruce
The first animated feature produced by an African American filmmaker was released in 1995. Which film was it?
A. Bébé’s Kids
B. Hair Love
C. The Triplets of Belleville
D. Our Friend, Martin
What is A. Bébé’s Kids
Before becoming a soul icon, this singer was a member of the gospel group The Soul Stirrers.
A. Otis Redding
B. Sam Cooke
C. Wilson Pickett
D. Ray Charles
Who is B. Sam Cooke
Fritz Pollard became the first Black coach in the NFL in 1921 while playing for which team?
A. Akron Pros
B. Dayton Triangles
C. Canton Bulldogs
D. Chicago Cardinals
What is A. Akron Pros