Hollywood Stars
Trailblazers
Inventions
Chicago History
BE@M Members
100
This actor plays a character commonly depicted as a skilled hunter and mercenary born in the fictional African nation of Wakanda, who holds a grudge against the country and its people after his biological parents were killed when he was young.
Who is Michael B. Jordan?
100
This trailblazer was the first African American to serve as President of the United States. 
Who is Barack Obama?
100
In 1982, this toy was invented by engineer Lonnie Johnson.
What is the Supersoaker?
100
Founded in 1961, this historic museum located in Chicago is dedicated to the study and conservation of African-American history, culture, and art.
What is the Dusable Museum of African American History?
100
Fun Fact: I spent three days at Ruck Rubin's house "Shang ri La" in Malibu and created songs in Bob Dylan's old tour bus.
Who is Andrew Taylor?
200
Who is Zoe Saldana?
200
This courageous Pioneer went on to become the first African American woman to travel to space in 1992.
Who is Mae Jemison?
200
This salty snack was invented in 1853 by George Crum when he accidentally burnt potatoes in a fryer and served them to a patron at a resort in Saratoga Springs, NY.
What is the potato chip?
200
This beautiful and diverse neighborhood is home to one of the most influential figures in African American history.
What is Hyde Park?
200
Fun Fact: I've caddied for Jack O'Callahan from the hockey movie Miracle on Ice
Who is Jalen Hill?
300
What you talkin' 'bout, Willis?
Who is Gary Coleman?
300
This American civil rights lawyer and jurist was the first African American to be appointed to the United States Supreme Court and serve as an associate justice from 1967 - 1991.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
300
In 1905, Madame C. J. Walker invented this contraption that revolutionized the way African American women styled their hair.
What is the electric hair straightener?
300
This southwest Chicago Park district currently houses the well-known Martin Luther King, Jr. Living Memorial.
What is Marquette Park?
300
Fun Fact: When I was a junior in high school me and the members of my engineering group built a real life go kart form scratch as a project.
Who is Jordan Clark?
400
One of the few performers to have been awarded an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony (EGOT). She is the sole black actress to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting as well as the third person to achieve both statuses.
Who is Viola Davis?
400
This group of nine black students were the first to enroll at the formerly segregated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in September 1957.
Who is the Little Rock Nine?
400
Frederick McKinley Jones invented this type of automobile in the 1930’s, which was critical to helping preserve blood, food, and supplies during World War II.
What is the refrigerated truck?
400
This Chicago home belonged to a well know American investigative journalist, early civil rights activist and a founder of the NAACP. 
Who is Ida B. Wells?
400
Fun Fact: I was a part of the inaugural first class of UNCF Lighted Pathways Internship program, interning with Westfield Capital Management.
Who is Brandon Avant?
500
He received the first Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 1998. He won the Writers Guild of America Award in 1974. He was listed at number one on Comedy Central's list of all-time greatest stand-up comedians. In 2017, Rolling Stone ranked him first on its list of the 50 best stand-up comics of all time.
Who is Richard Pryor?
500
This writer and historian was the second African American to earn a Ph.D. from the prestigious institution of Harvard in 1912. Published many historical works that promoted African American history & is known as the "Father of Black History."
Who is Carter G. Woodson?
500
This life-saving “safety hood” was invented in 1916 by Garrett Morgan, who wanted to develop a way for firefighters to avoid inhaling smoke.
What is the gas mask?
500
This Chicago native was an American poet, author, and teacher who was the first African American person in history to win the Pulitzer Prize for her book "Annie Allen."
Who is Gwendolyn Brooks?
500
Fun Fact: I was born in Montreal, QC Canada
Who is Akwasi Sarpong?