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100
T'Challa, known as the Black Panther was played by which famous actor.
Chadwick Boseman
100
This Nova Scotian business woman famously known for challenging segregation at a movie theatre as a civil rights activist.
Viola Desmond
100
These shoes were first released in 1985 and popularly worn by an afro-latino superhero
Jordans/ Air Jordans
200
Name the famous director responsible for striking horror/thriller films such as Get Out and Us. (Also part of a dynamic duo that created popular comedy central skits)
Jordan Peele
200
Who was the first African American millionaire?
Madam C.J Walker
200
With a total of 28 awards, this person is the most awarded singer, and the second-most awarded person in Grammy history
Beyoncé
300
Name the infamous director who is responsible for classic films such as Why did I get married and the Madea franchise.
Tyler Perry
300
This South African leader spent 27 years in prison for fighting against apartheid (which is South Africa’s institutionalized system of white supremacy and racial segregation).
Nelson Mandela
300
Name of an artist who performed at the 2023 superbowl half-time in a distinct red gettup. (who also has objectively better music than Beyonce)
Rihanna
400
Name of a 2000s sitcom starring Janine's work ex from "Abbott Elementary" and Truth/Cyrus from "Let it shine"
Everybody Hates Chris
400
A Pioneering NASA mathematician whose orbital mechanics calculations were critical to the success of U.S. crewed spaceflights. Popular by the quote, "-And I work like a dog, day and night, livin' off a coffee from a pot none of you wanna touch!" in the movie adaptation.
Katherine Johnson/Taraji Henson from Hidden Figures
400
Finish the lyric to the song dueted by kendrick and sza, "I ain't just cry for no reason
I ain't just pray for no reason
I just thank for the life, for the days, for the hours
And another life breathin.."
"I did it all 'cause it feel good
You'd leave it all if it feel bad
Better live your life
We were running out of time"
500
The name of a 90s popstar who acted in Moesha and went to prom with Kobe Bryant
Brandy
500
This man invented peanut butter.
George Washington Carver
500
This comedian born in Phildelphia, PA is well known for his diminutive stature as well as his stand up and film roles
Kevin Hart
600
Name the lead actor in the movie "Training Day", "The Equalizer", and "Flight".
Denzel Washington
600
How many countries are in the continent of Africa?
54
600
A 90s girl group popular for the songs: "scrubs" and "waterfalls"
TLC
700
Name this character and the movie he belongs to.
Ed from Good Burger
700
The first African American actress to win an Academy Award for best actress.
Halle Berry
700
This talk show covered recent gossip by a nosy host famous for her confrontational celebrity interviews
The Wendy Williams Show
800
Danny Glover did an excellent job on the movie. However, we want you to name the author of the book "The Colour Purple".
Alice Walker
800
Name the most spoken language in Africa
Swahili
800
This woman played the role of a young teenage girl born with the ability to catch glimpses into the future in a classic Disney Channel series
Raven-Symoné
900
Yara Shahidi played this stylish eldest daughter on black-ish before heading off to college and anchoring her own spin-off series, grown-ish.
Zoey Johnson
900
Name the most populated country in Africa
Nigeria
900
This popular rap artist’s real name is Nayvadius Wilburn
Future