Music
Who is the King of Pop?
Michael Jackson
This NBA player makes triple in a year from royalties than he did in his 15-year career
Michael Jordan (The GOAT)
A superhero who was born and raised in sub-Saharan africa who has superhuman strength, agility, a suit made of vibranium
Black Panther
Who was the first black president of the United States?
Barack Obama
Who invented the hot comb?
Madame CJ Walker
Aubrey Graham is a famous rapper who goes by the name of
Drake
A Jamacian Sprinter who is known as the fastest man in the world , having won eight olympic gold medals and holding the record for the 100-meter and 200-meter sprints.
Usain Bolt
"Excuse me, brother, what we call drugs at 74th Street Baptist Church, we call a sinny sin sin."
Friday
Who was the first African American to be appointed Supreme Court Justice?
Thurgood Marshall
What Holiday is celebrated by many African Americans?
Juneteenth
Name the inspirational gospel singer who performed at President Barack Obama's first presidential inauguration in 2009. This person is also known as the "Queen of Soul”
Aretha Franklin
Who was the first Black golfer to win the Masters Golf Tournament?
Tiger Woods
What is the second largest film industry in the world based in Nigeria?
Nollywood
Which U.S. city has the largest percentage of Black people?
Jackson, MS
Name a TV Show that Shonda Rhimes has produced
Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder
Name 1-3 famous Artists/Producers who grew up in Portsmouth and/or Norfolk
Missy Elliott, Timbaland, and Trey Songz
What boxer was known as the "Louisville Lip?"
Muhammad Ali
A popular 90s sitcom set in Detroit following the life of a hilarious radio DJ who also played various roles in his own show
Martin
An famous actor with whom we are said to be related
Will Smith
This is said to bring health and wealth to your family if cooked first in the new year
What does the term R&B music represent? This term was first used by Billboard magazine in the late 1940s.
Rhythm & Blues
This activity employs two ropes, rapidly turning at once?
Double Dutch
What was the first black-owned company to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange?
BET Black Entertainment Television
Our Roots Run Deep: Sable's Maiden Name was
Ridley
The celebration of Black History Month began as
Negro History Week