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100
This African-American Agricultural Scientist, who created over 300 ways to use peanuts?
Who is Dr. George Washington Carver?
100
He was the first Black player to be inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame
Who is Jackie Robinson?
100
What year was the first African-American president elected?
What is 2008?
100
Who is Blue Ivy Carter?
100
What is the name of the African American national anthem?
What is Lift Every Voice and Sing?
100
What does T.O.R.C.H. stand for?
What is "Technical OutReach Community Help".
200
Who constructed the wooden clock?
Who is Benjamin Banneker?
200
This athlete made his mark on the world by winning a gold medal in the 1960 Olympics, winning the heavyweight title, and converting to Islam and changing his name.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
200
He was the first African American to receive a PhD from Harvard University.
Who is Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois?
200
Fictitious African country set in the latest Marvel movie, Black Panther.
What is Wakanda?
200
What is the name of 50 Cent's debut album?
What is "Get Rich or Die Tryin"?
200
What is the nickname for the founders of NSBE?
What is 'the Chicago 6' or What is 'Chicago 6'
300
Who created the folding bed?
Who is Leonard Bailey?
300
This professional baseball player finished his career with 755 homeruns, the highest total in Major League history.
Who is Hank Aaron?
300
Who was the first African American licensed to practice law and to hold a judicial position in the United States?
Who is Macon Bolling Allen?
300
Which black comedian holds the record for the longest run on Saturday Night Live?
Who is Kenan Thompson?
300
This West Coast rapper was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame in 2017
Who is Tupac?
300
What year were the NSBE Professionals founded?
What is "1988".
In 1988, the National Society of Black Engineers decided to create what we now refer to as the NSBE Professionals. We are an extension of the mission, that “succeed professionally” part that is such a vital portion of the NSBE mission. We support and enhance the programs, mission and vision of our NSBE counterparts.
400
This African-American was the first black physician to receive a patent for a medical invention. This medical invention is the Laserphaco probe used for cataract surgery
Who is Patricia Bath?
400
NBA superstar Shaquille O'neal began his career with this team
What is the Orlando Magic?
400
This organization was spurred by violence in the early 20th century. Some of their famous events include the Niagara movement, the Anti-lynching campaign, and Brown vs. Board of education.
What is the NAACP?
400
What is Prince's real name?
Who is Prince Rogers Nelson?
400
Known as the "Godfather of Soul," this Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame singer- songwriter influenced the development of funk music.
Who is James Brown?
400
In 1975, this top engineering University, home of the "Boilermakers," is where NSBE was founded.
What is "Purdue University".
500
Who created the traffic light?
Who is Garrett Morgan?
500
Who was the first African-American to play a professional sport?
Who is Fleetwood Walker? (6 decades prior to Jackie Robinson)
500
Dr. Maulana Karenga created this cultural observance designed to celebrate African-American heritage
What is Kwanza?
500
Rapper from Compton, CA who started his career under the stage name, K-Dot.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
500
This artist, born John Roger Stephens, collaborated with Kanye West and Alicia Keys
Who is John Legend?
500
What is the NSBE Mission Statement?
What is "to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community".
600
Who invented electronic control devices for guided missiles, IMB computers and the control unit for a pacemaker?
Who is Otis Boykin?
600
Who was the first African-American football player to win the Heisman Trophy?
Who is Ernie Davis?
600
This doctor was the first to separate twins that were originally attached at the head
Who is Ben Carson?
600
A typical plate in this food genre would include fried catfish, candied yams, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, red beans and rice.
What is soul food?
600
This popular instrument often played in blue-grass and country music, originated in Africa.
What is "the Banjo" or "a Banjo" or "Banjo".
600
What is the "NSBE Professionals Value Proposition?"
What is "The NSBE Professionals inspire the next generation of technical professionals, and serve as a catalyst for transforming the culture of engineering".
700
Who invented refrigerated trucks?
Who is Fredrick McKinley Jones?
700
This NBA player scored 81 points against the Toronto Rapters in 2006
Who is Kobe Bryant?
700
This female was the first African-American presidential candidate for a major party's nomination (Democrats). During her run for presidency she received dozens of death threats and multiple assassination attempts.
Who is Shirley Chisholm (1972)?
700
Actress Gabrielle Union starred in what 2003 film with rapper/actor LL Cool J?
What is Deliver Us from Eva?
700
Who is the legendary Memphis rap group that won an academy award for best original song in 2006?
Who is Three 6 Mafia?
700
This Michigan Wolverine is the leader of leaders serving her second term in office.
Who is Jocelyn Jackson.
800
This African-American created the carbon light bulb filament
Who is Lewis Latimer?
800
This athlete was the first African-American to play in the NHL
Who is Willie O'Ree?
800
A museum that seeks to understand American history through the lens of the African American experience. This is the newest Smithsonian museum that opened in 2016.
What is the National Museum of African American History and Culture?
800
Taraji P. Henson played Katherine G. Johnson in the movie Hidden Figures. What was Johnson known for?
Johnson was known for her calculations that helped NASA's space program
800
Who was the real Betty Boop?
Who is Esther Jones?
800
While working at IBM, this MIT & Harvard graduate read Jonathan Kozol’s “Savage Inequalities,” a seminal book about educational disparities in the U.S., which sparked his passion for bringing about positive change through education of African Americans and other underserved populations.
Who is "Karl Reid, EdD" or "Dr. Karl Reid" or "Karl Reid".