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This man gave the “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963.


Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?


100

This Marvel superhero movie became the first with a mostly Black cast and won 3 Oscars.



What is Black Panther?


100

The first African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era.


Who is Jackie Robinson?


100

What does BSU stand for 

Black Student Union 

100

his animated Disney movie featured Disney’s first Black princess.

The Princess and the Frog (Tiana)

200

She became the first Black woman vice president of the U.S. in 2021.


Who is Kamala Harris?


200

In 2023, she headlined the Super Bowl Halftime Show while pregnant.

Rihanna

200

This NBA player is nicknamed “King James.


Who is LeBron James?



200

When was MC founded 

1932

200

Wearing this color is common during Black History Month events.

Red, Black, Green, Gold

300

This abolitionist and former enslaved woman led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad.

Harriet Tubman

300

Michael Jordan played most of his NBA career with what team?

Chicago Bulls

300

He was a boxing legend known as “The Greatest” and for saying, “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee"

Muhammad Ali

300

What does HBCU stand for

Historically Black College (or) University 

300

Fried chicken, collard greens, and cornbread are staples of this cuisine.

Soul food

400

The first African American president of the U.S

Who is Barack Obama?


400

The sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” starred which rapper?

Will Smith

400

Kobe Bryant spent his entire 20-year NBA career with what team?

Los Angeles Lakers

400

This month is celebrated as Black History Month in the United States.

February

400

Dashikis and kente cloths originally come from this continent.

Africa

500

She became the first Black female self-made millionaire through her hair care and beauty products.


Madam C.J. Walker


500

Known as “Queen Bey,” this artist’s Homecoming performance paid tribute to HBCU culture.

Beyoncé

500

Allen Iverson wore what jersey number for most of his NBA career?

#3

500

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech in this U.S. city.

Washington, D.C.

500

This rapper from Chicago made Graduation and College Dropout.

Kanye West (Ye)

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