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Cash Rules Everything Around Me
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This metropolis was the birthplace to Tupac Amaru Shakur. Who is widely considered one of the most influential rappers of all time having sold more than 75 million records worldwide.
Where is New York City?
100
What is the 1969 memoir of this poet and civil rights activist, made literary history as the first nonfiction bestseller by an African American woman.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?
100
This past January 26th marked the second anniversary of the passing of this 5-time NBA Champion, 2008 League MVP, two-time NBA Finals MVP and Laker Legend known for his "Black Mamba" alter-ego.
Who is Kobe Bryant?
100
On this date Patrice A. Harris, an African American psychiatrist from Atlanta, was sworn as the president of the American Medical Association (AMA), the nation’s premier physician organization.
What is Jun 11, 2019?
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Cash Rules Everything Around Me was released by the Wu-Tang Clan on January 31, 1994 as the third single from their debut studio album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) (1993). One of the most distinctive parts of the song is the recurring piano part that plays for the length of the song.
What is AS LONG AS I'VE GOT YOU? (by the Charmels)
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This film is an American biographical crime drama released in 2021 about the betrayal of Fred Hampton the chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party in late-1960s Chicago, by William O'Neal an FBI informant. The film is directed and produced by Shaka King, who wrote the screenplay with Will Berson.
What is Judas and the Black Messiah?
200
This writer introduced the amateur detective Ezekiel (“Easy”) Rawlins?
Who is Walter Mosley?
200
This black F1 driver holds the record for the most wins and pole positions at an impressive 103.
Who is Lewis Hamilton?
200
This scientist was a pioneering cancer researcher and surgeon noted for her contributions to chemotherapy. In particular, She is credited with developing the technique of using human tissue culture rather than laboratory mice to test the effects of potential drugs on cancer cells.
Who is Jane C. Wright?
200
This businessman agreed to endorse Vitamin Water for a minority share in the company. A decade later a Coca-Cola acquisition has his minority share in Vitamin Water worth reportedly $500 million.
Who is Curtis Jackson?
300
The legendary 1990 LGBT documentary Paris is Burning helped put the spotlight of the ballroom culture as well as introduce to the world this popular term of throwing snarky, snotty insults at one's direction.
What is shade?
300
This author/illustrator created the daily syndicated comic the Boondocks, That satirizes African-American culture and American politics as seen through the eyes of a young, black radical named Huey Freeman.
Who is Aaron Mcgruder?
300
In 1958, he became the NHL’s first Black player... although he only played 45 games he still remains invested in hockey and growing diversity in the sport.
Who is Willie O’Ree?
300
Highlighted in Times "Next 100" this PhD immunologist has been pivotal in the development/advancement of COVID-19 vaccines.
Who is Kizzmekia Corbett?
300
After retiring as a successful basketball player this entrepreneur now owns 155 Five Guys franchises (more than 10 % of the companies locations) as well as ~40 24 Hour Fitness locations and earns ~$20mm from various endorsement deals. Interestingly he only invest or endorses products he actually uses having turned down companies like Wheaties and Starbucks to ensure business dealings are authentic.
Who is Shaquille O'neal?
400
If you’re tired of putting up with someone, just throw out this slang term first popularized in the 1995 classic Friday.
What is Bye, Felicia?
400
What is the 1969 memoir of this poet and civil rights activist, made literary history as the first nonfiction bestseller by an African American woman.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?
400
Despite being diagnosed with polio as a child, she would grow up to become the fastest woman in the world of her generation. Competing in the 1956 Olympics in Australia, this athlete would take home the bronze in the 4×100-meter relay, but it was in the 1960 Olympics in Rome that she sprinted her way into history by winning three gold medals, becoming the first American woman to accomplish such a feat at a single Olympics.
Who is Wilma Rudolph?
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This physician and researcher, whose groundbreaking study in sickle cell disease led to a national disease screening program of the disease for newborns, became the first African American woman to direct the Bureau of Primary Health Care in the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration in 1990.
Who is Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston?
400
This American businessman and Bronx native is best known as the charismatic President and COO of Nintendo America from 2006 to 2019.
Who is Reggie Fils-Aimé?
500
You may need to slide to the left then slide to the right when you hear this popular song, often played at Weddings, dance clubs, school dances, prom nights, birthday parties, bar mitzvahs, quinceaneras and sporting events created by Chicagoan DJ Caspe.r
What is the Cha-Cha Slide?
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This role in society is more predominant in the northern portions of West Africa. They know everything that is going on... they are a living archive of the people's traditions. Their virtuoso talents are the culmination of long years of study and hard work under the tutelage of a teacher who is often a father or uncle.
What is a Griot?
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Gabby Douglas is a multiple gold medal-winning world champion and Olympian. In 2012 she made history at the London Olympics when she became the first person of color to become the Individual All-Around Champion. She became the first American gymnast to win gold in both the gymnastic individual all-around and team competitions at the same Olympic games. She goes by the following nickname.
What is "The Flying Squirrel"?
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The rapper Yassin bey(the former Mos Def) portrayed this Nashville native who helped developed a procedure used to treat blue baby syndrome (now known as cyanotic heart disease) in the 2004 HBO movie Something the Lord Made
Who is Vivien Thomas?
500
At the time of her death in May 25, 1919, this entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist was considered the wealthiest African-American businesswoman and wealthiest self-made African-American woman in America. She was also the first female self-made millionaire in America
Who is Madam C. J. Walker?