2000s Babies
Black Classics
Sankofa
Black Genius
Raised By Women
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She is an award-winning writer and became the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. History when she recited her poem "The Hill We Climb" at the Biden Inauguration this year
Who is Amanda Gorman?
100
This movie was written by Ice Cube and is the origin of the popularized phrase "Bye Felicia!"
What is Friday?
100
Sojourner Truth delivered this famous speech on racism and feminism at the Women's Rights Convention in Akron, OH in 1851
What is "Ain't I A Woman"?
Fun Fact: Sojourner Truth sued for her son's freedom becoming the first Black woman to sue a white man and win in a United States Court
100
Without the hard work of this mathematical genius, the Apollo 11 moon landing would have never happened!
Who is Katherine Johnson?
100
This lesbian activist, poet, and author spent her life advocating for racial justice, economic justice, and LGBTQ+ rights
Who is Audrey Lorde?
200
In 2019 Ruth E. Carter became the first Black woman to win an Oscar for Costume Design in this award-winning superhero film starring Chadwick Boseman and Lupita Nyong'o
What is Black Panther?
200
"Candy Girl" was one of many hits of this R&B group from Boston, MA
Who is New Edition?
200
Vel Phillips was an activist, attorney, judge, and politician from Milwaukee, Wisconsin that paved the way for future Black leaders, becoming the first Black woman to become a Judge in Wisconsin, the first Black woman to graduate from UW-Madison Law School, AND the first Black woman to be elected to this state office in 1978...
What is Secretary of State?
Vel Phillips Hall is a residence hall for students who attend UW-Madison. It was renamed after her in 2011.
200
This engineer invented the carbon filament light bulb and the first air conditioner!
Who is Lewis Latimer?
200
She is a central figure in the Black, LGBTQ+ community's fight for justice and founded the first LGBT youth shelter in North America
Who is Marsha P. Johnson?
300
Social Media Influencer Shiggy started this viral dance challenge that took the internet by storm in 2019
What is the #InMyFeelings Challenge?
300
This writer, activist, and Hip-Hop legend studied Poetry and Ballet at the Baltimore School of Performing Arts with Jada Pinkett Smith
Who is 2Pac (Tupac Shakur)
The Rose That Grew From Concrete is a published book including his own hand-written poetry!
300
James Brown was a musical genius that was outspoken about racial justice. His song below is one of many that empowered Black people across the world. He is also known by this title...
Who is the "Godfather of Soul"?
300
She is the first, female self-made millionaire who started her own beauty school and manufacturing company that produced hair care products and cosmetics for Black women
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
This is a product she sold!
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300
Umoja Magazine was created by this Madison local who dedicated her life to serving the community through education, activism and spreading joy
Who is Milele Chikasa Anana?
Fun Fact: Falk Elementary School is being renamed after her!
400
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is a graduate of TWO Ivy League Universities: Princeton AND Harvard, an accomplished lawyer, writer and was raised in which city?
What is Chicago, IL?
She grew up in THIS house on Euclid Ave on Chicago's South Side!
400
Will Smith is a successful actor, film producer, and rapper who starred in this sitcom from the 90s
What is "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"?
400
He demanded freedom, justice, and equality "By any means necessary"
Who is Malcolm X?
400
She was the first Black female doctor to receive a medical patent for her invention of the Laserphaco Probe for the treatment of cataracts (an eye disease that causes vision loss)
Who is Dr. Patricia Bath?
400
Ms. V earned her Bachelor's in Elementary Education from UW-Madison where she is currently getting her Master's in Special Education, a Co-Facilitator of BSU, and a sister of this illustrious Black sorority that dons Royal Blue and Gold
What is Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.?
The service-based leadership organization was founded by seven Black educators at Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana on November 12, 1922. Happy 100th Birthday Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc!!!
500
In 2013, these three women co-founded Black Lives Matter, an international social movement that is addressing the injustices of police brutality and racism against Black communities through peaceful protests, marches, and political activism.
Who are Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza, and Opal Tometi?
500
The Black National Anthem was written and composed by two brothers: author James Weldon Johnson (standing) and composer J. Rosamond Johnson (sitting). The song has this title
What is "Lift Every Voice and Sing"?
500
This was the first Historically Black College that was originally named the African Institute when it was founded in February of 1837
What is Cheney University?
It's in Cheyney, Pennsylvania
500
Mae Jemison became the first Black woman in space when she served as a science mission specialist for this NASA mission
What is the STS-47 mission?
Mae Jemison and this crew orbited the earth for 8 days!
500
Dean of Students Ms. Green is a two-time graduate of UW-Madison, earning BOTH a Bachelor's and Master's, currently working on her second Master's at Edgewood College, and serves as a Co-Facilitator of BSU.
Which Madison High School did she attend?
What is La Follette High School?
S/O Class of 2009! ;)
