Music and Arts
Legendary Athletes
Literature
Historic Milestones
Famous Women
Colloquialisms
100
This “Queen of Soul” was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
100
This basketball legend, often considered the greatest player of all time, won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls.
Who is Michael Jordan?
100
This author wrote the novel "Parable of the Sower," which has been praised for its prescient depiction of climate change and social upheaval.
Who is Octavia Butler?
100
This legal scholar and former professor made history as the first woman to serve as Vice President of the United States.
Who is Kamala Harris?
100
This educator and activist helped create the Children’s Defense Fund and has been a longtime advocate for children’s rights.
Who is Marian Wright Edelman?
100
After trying an entree that was extremely delicious, a person may say the chef took this action indicating they made the dish well.
What is "Put your foot in it"?
200
This prolific choreographer and dancer founded a modern dance company in the 1960s and integrated Caribbean themes into her work, becoming an essential figure in the dance community.
Who is Katherine Dunham?
200
This athlete broke multiple world records in track and field during the 1940s but never competed in the Olympics due to World War II.
Who is Alice Coachman?
200
This author wrote the memoir Becoming, which became an instant bestseller and explores her personal journey from childhood to the White House.
Who is Michelle Obama?
200
This media mogul and philanthropist became the first woman to own and produce her own television network, revolutionizing daytime talk shows.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
200
This influential poet was known for her command of language and wrote Phenomenal Woman and Still I Rise.
Who is Maya Angelou?
200
On the way home from school, a child may ask their parent to stop for some McDonald's causing a parent to rebuttal with this discouraging question.
What is "Do you have McDonald's money?"
300
This Pulitzer Prize winner challenged people to “Be a colleague not a colonizer”.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
300
The first female gymnast to perform a back handspring with no hands (the "Thomas Salto"), this athlete faced much criticism due to the riskiness of the move, which was later banned in competition
Who is Diane Durham?
300
This poet gained national recognition after performing her original work The Hill We Climb at the 2021 presidential inauguration.
Who is Amanda Gorman?
300
An early pioneer in aviation, she became the first woman licensed to fly a plane in her country despite facing significant racial barriers.
Who is Bessie Coleman?
300
This mathematician was known for her work in calculating the trajectories for space missions, including Apollo 11.
Who is Katherine Johnson?
300
When invited to a get-together, this question is often asked to determine whether or not one will actually attend.
What is "Who all gonna be there?"
400
This composer and conductor was the first to have an opera performed by the New York City Opera, a groundbreaking achievement in the world of classical music.
Who is William Grant Still?
400
This tennis champion, who won Wimbledon in 1975, was one of the first to play for the U.S. Davis Cup team and was known for activism against apartheid.
Who is Arthur Ashe?
400
This author is known for her critically acclaimed novel An American Marriage, which explores the complexities of love, marriage, and injustice.
Who is Tayari Jones?
400
This politician became the first woman to serve as National Security Advisor, overseeing major international diplomacy efforts during her tenure.
Who is Condoleezza Rice?
400
A pioneering journalist and early feminist, she founded the first newspaper specifically aimed at advocating for women's rights in the 19th century.
Who is Maria Stewart?
400
After having an extremely scrumptious and filling meal, one may have a feeling of tiredness or fatigue known as this sensation.
What is the "Itis"?
500
This visual designer is the founder of the brand Off-White and the artistic director of Louis Vuitton.
Who is Virgil Abloh?
500
Known for his flashy personality and cross-sport success, this basketball player also became a wrestler, movie star, and doctor of education after his NBA career creating a net worth of over $500 million.
Who is Shaquille O'Neal?
500
Known for his thought-provoking poetry collections like Lighthead, this writer is celebrated for blending humor and commentary on contemporary society.
Who is Terrance Hayes?
500
This scholar was one of the first to earn a PhD in anthropology and later became a prominent figure in her country’s civil rights movement.
Who is Zora Neale Hurston?
500
This mathematician and cryptanalyst played a critical role in breaking enemy codes during World War II, contributing significantly to the Allied victory.
Who is Ann Atwater?
500
At times an adolescent child will speak in an informal way to their parent often resulting in this friendly yet not so friendly reminder.
What is "I'm not one of your little friends"?