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This English actor is known for his role as Dean Thomas in the Harry Potter film series and as Wes Gibbins in the television series "How to Get Away with Murder.

Who is Alfred Enoch?

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This singer was the first African artist to win a Grammy Award, also known as Mama Africa. She won the Grammy Award for Best Folk Recording in 1966 which she recorded with Harry Belafonte. She was a South African singer and civil rights activist.

Who is Miriam Makeba?

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Born in 1510 in Italy, and was appointed Duke of Florence in 1532. This marked the first time a person of African descent held such a high position in a major Italian city during the Renaissance.

Who is Alessandro de Medici?

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The first black female billionaire

Who is Oprah Winfrey

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This director won the Academy Award for Best Director for the film "Lilies of the Field" in 1964. He was also recognized for his directing, achievements as an actor, and contributions to breaking down racial barriers in Hollywood.

Who is Sidney Poitier?

200

This actor has Italian and African-American roots. One of his most famous roles was as Gustavo "Gus" Fring in the critically acclaimed TV series "Breaking Bad."

Who is Giancarlo Esposito?

200

"remember what I taught you Keep your heart, three stacks, keep your heart"

What is Int'l Players Anthem?

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Who was the first African American female pilot?

Who is Bessie Coleman was also the first Native American to hold a pilot license and was the first Black person to earn an international pilot's license.

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The first African American second basemen

Who is Jackie Robinson

200

The phrase that Tia and Tamera always said to their annoying neighbor on "Sister, Sister".

What is "Go home, Roger!"?

300

Born in 1745, in the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. Was a highly skilled French violinist and composer as well as a fencing champion and is widely known for his friendship and rivalry with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Who is Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges

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"Miss her, kiss her, love her"

What is Poison?

300

Ruler of the Mali Empire in the 14th century. He is often regarded as the wealthiest individual in history. In 1324 during his journey to Mecca, he distributed large amounts of gold to the people so much that it reportedly disrupted the economies of some regions.

Who is Mansa Munsa?

300

The first black Supreme Justice

Who is Thurgood Marshall

300

Jennifer Lopez was a "Fly Girl" on this popular 90s sketch show.

What is "In Living Color"?

400

This African country is known for:

  • Being the birthplace of coffee

  • Has a distinct calendar of 13 months

  • The only African country that was never colonized by Europeans

What is Ethiopia?

400

This very famous actor played in the movie “ The Pursuit of Happiness” narrating the life of Chris Gardner

Who is Will Smith?

400

The 1920s and 1930s ushered in a period of intellectual and cultural revival of African American music, dance, art, fashion, literature, theater, and politics centered in Harlem, in New York City. What was it called?

What is The Harlem Renaissance.

400

First African American to cover GQ, Sports Illustrated, as well as be featured in Victoria Secret lingerie catalog

Who is Tyra Banks

400

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This Colombian singer/actress/activist performed the theme song at the 2010 World Cup (soccer).

What country hosted the 2010 World Cup

Who is Shakira.


What is South Africa. 

500

Who was the first black woman to travel in space?

Who is Dr. Jemison served as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour, joining NASA's astronaut corps in 1987. 

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This music genre originated in West Africa with elements from Nigerian highlife, Ghanaian hiplife, Dancehall, etc.

What is Afrobeats?

500
This staple item is found in every black household and sometimes in Beyonce's bag.
What is hot sauce
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This black activist court case lead to the desegregation of American higher education.

Who is Heman Sweatt

500

This American sitcom aired for 6 seasons from 1974 to 1979 and featured the first African American two parent family in a sitcom. It starred Esther Rolle, John Amos, Jimmy “JJ” Walker and a young Janet Jackson.

What is "Good Times"?

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