BLACK HISTORY
What is the name of the first black Greek fraternity for college students?
Alpha Phi Alpha
The first African American to play in the MLB.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Beyoncé used to sing with this hit group.
Who is Destiny's Child?
This black hair entrepreneur invented the hot comb.
Who is Madame CJ Walker?
An American actress, writer, and producer found in Barbie, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and Insecure
What is Issa Rae?
This African American historian authored the groundbreaking work "The Souls of Black Folk" and co-founded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1909.
Who is W.E.B DuBois?
This tennis legend, who broke barriers as the first African American woman to win a Grand Slam title, is also known for her advocacy work and as a successful entrepreneur.
Who is Serena Williams?
Lead actor for the award winning series Snowfall
What is Damson Idris?
The inventor of peanut butter.
Who is George Washington Carver?
The annual American music festival and carnival curated and created by Tyler, the Creator
What is Camp Flog Gnaw?
This Harlem Renaissance poet, a leading figure of the "New Negro Movement," wrote poems such as "The Weary Blues" and "Harlem (Dream Deferred)."
Who is Langston Hughes?
The famous NBA athlete who set the long lasting record of 100 points scored in a single game
What is Wilt Chamberlain?
Who is the main actor for Jordan Peele's movies "Get Out," "Us" and "Nope"
What is Daniel Kaluuya?
An African American male named Wallace Jr. made millions selling cookies and founded this popular cookie brand.
What is Famous Amos?
The American "mockumentary" sitcom television series created by Quinta Brunson for ABC
What is Abbot Elementary?
What year did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. give his historical "I Have A Dream" Speech?
What is 1963?
The NBA athlete who led the Celtics to two championships and the first black head coach in NBA history and professional sports
What is Bill Russell?
Known as the "Queen of Soul," this singer's powerful voice and contributions to soul music earned her numerous accolades, including 18 Grammy Awards.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
The group of African American military pilots and airmen who fought in World War II
What is the Tuskegee Airmen?
The Black, 19 year old, American professional tennis player who won the U.S. Open women’s title in 2023.
What is Coco Gauff?
A prominent figure in the Black Power movement, this activist and author co-founded the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense in 1966.
Who is Huey P. Newton?
This Olympic gold medalist and track-and-field athlete famously raised his fist in a Black Power salute during the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Who is Tommie Smith?
This acclaimed filmmaker became the first black woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director for her work on the film "Monster's Ball" in 2002.
Who is Halle Berry?
The voting rights activist who created the conditions for increased voter turnout among key parts of Georgia's electorate.
What is Stacey Abrams?
The American Poet that read the spoken word poem, "The Hill We Climb," for President Biden's inauguration
What is Amanda Gorman?