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Released in 2016, this movie was based on the groundbreaking mathematicians Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Dorothy Vaughan who calculated the equations that let men like Neil Armstrong get to space.
What is Hidden Figures
100
This marvel film is the highest-grossing Black movie in history.
What is Black Panther
100
The Queen B, calls this city her home town.
What is Houston, TX
100
What is the name of the Harlem club where many famous Black-American entertainers began their careers?
What is the Cotton Club
100
"Alls my life, I had to ____" - Color Purple
What is Fight!
200
Lonnie Johnson invented this summer time water toy that also happened to be referenced in Soulja Boy's "Crank That".
What is Super Soaker
200
In this TV series, a group of young Black students begin their journey for quality education and love at Hillman College.
What is A Different World. 
200
"She said she wants some Marvin Gaye, some Luther Vandross" and a little of this R&B soulstress known for her classic "Sweet Love"
Who is a little Anita....
will definitely set this party off righttttt
200
In 2020 on the online show Red Table Talk, actress Jada Pinkett-Smith described her relationship with R&B artist August Alsina with what word?
What is an Entanglement
200
"I'm rooting for everybody Black" was said by this actress, writer, and producer in 2017.
Who is Issa Rae
300
Tope Awotona, Founder and CEO of this online scheduling app has had it easier for millions to plan meetings.
What is Calendly
300
This Academy, Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress and director played the voice of Huey and Riley on Boondocks
Who is Regina King
300
Will Smith and this partner in crime won the first ever Grammy for Best Rap Performance
Who is DJ Jazzy Jeff
300
The 46th Vice President of the United States is a member of this black collegiate sorority -- the first of its kind.
What is Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. (AKA)
300
"Good trouble"
Who is Congressman John Lewis
400
In 1976, The Fairchild Channel F revolutionized console gaming and was invented by this inventor.
Who is Jerry Lawson
400
Prince Akeem, portrayed by Eddie Murphy in the 1988 comedy Coming to America is from what fictional African country?
What is Zamunda
400
In Jill Scott's 2000 hit song "The Way", the Philly R&B legend had toast, 2 scrambled eggs and this for breakfast.
What is GRITTTTTTTTSSSSS
400
With 30 Olympic and World Championship medals, this American gymnast is often considered one of the greatest of all-time.
Who is Simone Biles
400
"We didn't land on Plymouth rock! Plymouth rock landed on us. You've been hoodwinked, bamboozled, run amuck and led astray!"
Who is Malcolm X
500
She was the first African-American woman to travel in space
Who is Mae Jemison
500
John Legend, an EGOT honoree (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony), won his sole Oscar award for this 2015 song featured in the movie Selma.
What is "Glory" by John Legend, Common and Rhymefest
500
Is the lyric "fine too" or "5'2"? That's the question. No further context.
Fine too (allegedly) (go to 1:23)
500
Trinidad and Tobago is best known for this genre of music played at Caribbean Carnivals.
What is Soca or Calypso
500
The character Letitia Lewis said this quote on what HBO show, “All this time I’ve been chasing faith when I should have been discovering it in myself.”
What is Lovecraft Country
