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This HBCU is ranked the #1 HBCU in the nation

What is Spelman College

100

This is another name for the National Pan-Hellenic Council, the collaborative umbrella organization composed of historically African American Greek-lettered fraternities and sororities

What is The Divine Nine

100

In the popular TLC song No Scrubs, what couldn't a scrub get?

What is "No love from me~"

100

One of this author's most famous works is titled "Still I Rise"

Who is Maya Angelou
100

This movie told the story of three African-American women who played a vital role in a NASA space mission, while simultaneously breaking down social barriers

What is Hidden Figures

200

This HBCU is home to top aerospace engineers, and produced a famous group of WWII airmen

What is Tuskegee University

200

This is the first Black Greek-Lettered Organization

What is Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

200

This multi-platinum selling gospel artist is a pioneer in gap-bridging musicianship, uniting audiences across gospel, hip-hop, pop and R&B -- not to mention the host and executive producer of BET's "Sunday Best"

Who is Kirk Franklin

200

Former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama attended this institution for her undergrad

What is Princeton University

200

Two childhood friends fall in love with each other over the years, as they both chase their dreams of playing professional basketball in this movie

What is Love & Basketball

300

HBCUs were recognized and codified into American law during this year

What is 1965

300

Name a member of a Black Greek-Lettered Organization who serves in government, along with the organization they are a member of

Who is [insert politician]

Ex. Kamala Harris, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

300

Diana Ross used to sing with this 1960s hit group

Who are The Supremes

300

This actress became the first African American actress to win an academy award for Best Actress

Who is Halle Berry

300

This movie follows a trio of black female soul singers that cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own personal struggles along the way. One becomes the star, forcing another out, which teaches them about the high cost of fame

What is Dreamgirls

400

The first HBCU was founded during this year

What is 1837

400

This former United States president is an honorary member of a Black Greek-Lettered Organization

Who is Bill Clinton

400

She was the first African American to win a Grammy, she won a Grammy for best Jazz performance and another for best female pop vocalist

Who is Etta James

400

This famous Howard University graduate became the first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize for literature

Who is Toni Morrison

400

"Bye Felicia!" is a quote from this popular movie

What is Friday

500

The first HBCU, today known as Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, formerly went by this name

What is The African Institute

500

Name 3 of the 5 Black Greek-Lettered Organizations that were founded at Howard University

What are Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

500

Name 3 music genres that evolved as a result of the success of R&B music

What are soul, disco, funk, new jack swing, Neo-Soul, rock-n-roll, pop and hip-hop

500

This entrepreneur, who achieved her fortune by inventing hair care products for Black women, is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in the Guinness Book of World Records

Who is Madam C.J. Walker

500

Name 2 of the 5 highest grossing films of all time featuring a predominantly black cast

What is 1) Coming to America 2) Bad Boys  3) Big Momma’s House 4) Dreamgirls 5) Black Panther

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