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She was the first African American first lady.
Who is Michelle Obama
100
What ingredient did George Washington Carver make 300 foods with?
What is the Peanut
100
Who was the 44th President of the United States
Who is Barack Obama
100
One of the greatest tennis players of all time, she played alongside her sister Venus for many years.
Who is Serena Williams
100
She's best known for her long-running talk show
Who is Oprah Winfrey
200
She is the first African-American chosen as Miss America.
Who is Vanessa Williams
200
Who was the first African American woman go to space?
Who is Mae Jemison
200
Who was the first African-American woman elected to the U.S. Senate, the first African-American U.S. senator from the Democratic Party and the first female U.S. senator from Illinois. Chicago, Illinois, U.S
Who is Carol Moseley Braun (1993)
200
This Golden State player is considered one of the most skilled basketball shooters ever.
Who is Steph Curry
200
American actor, rapper and film producer. Some of his credits include “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” “Men In Black” and “Aladdin.”
Who is Will Smith
300
Who was the first African American Supreme Court Justice?
Who is Thurgood Marshal
300
What African American surgeon performed the first successful open heart surgery in 1893?
Who is Dr. Daniel Hale Williams
Dr. Williams founded the Provident Hospital and Training School for Nurses, now called Provident Hospital of Cook County in Chicago. This emerged as the first hospital in the country with a nursing and intern program that hired African Americans. This hospital had the distinction of being the first medical facility to have an interracial staff.
300
In 1968, she became the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress. She was also the first Black American to run for the nomination for President of the United States.
Who is Shirley Chisholm
300
This gymnast holds the record for the most World Championship medals ever and has two moves named after her
Who is Simone Biles
300
This famous line came from what movie? "Bye Felicia"
What is Friday
400
This is first black Greek fraternity for college students.
What is Alpha Phi Alpha?
400
This scientist and mathematician who helped design the blueprints for Washington DC.
Who is Benjamin Banneker?
400
Who created the Black Panthers?
Who are Huey Newton & Bobby Seale
400
This 3x Super Bowl champion and Savannah State University Alum has taken the podcast nation by storm, including a viral interview with Katt Williams on Club Shay Shay.
Who is Shannon Sharpe
400
Television producer and screenwriter, & founder of the production company Shondaland. The first woman to create three television dramas that have achieved the 100 episode milestone Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, & Scandal.
Who is Shonda Rhimes
500
DAILY DOUBLE
Born into slavery in New York, but escaped with her infant daughter to freedom. After going to court to recover her son in 1828, she became the first black woman to win such a case.
Who is Sojourner Truth
500
This American Surgeon & Medical Researcher is best known for pioneering blood transfusions and blood banking. His work saved thousands of lives during World War II. He's known as the "father of the blood bank".
Who is Dr. Charles Drew?
500
Who's autobiography was titled " By Any Means Necessary? "
Who is Malcolm X
500
In 2024, this basketball player became Northwestern University’s all-time leading scorer surpassing John Shurna’s 2,038 career points.
Who is Boo Buie
500
This acclaimed television series, created by Lena Waithe, explores the lives of young African Americans on the South Side of Chicago, tackling issues of identity, violence, and community struggles in a raw and authentic manner.
What is the Chi