Fun Facts
The Harlem Renaissance, a period of artistic flowering among African-American writers and artists that was centered in Harlem, occurred roughly during which decade?
1920s
Who is the most decorated Grammy winner of all-time?
Beyoncé
What was the name of the 2018 primarily black cast film that grossed over a billion dollars worldwide and was based on a comic book superhero created by Stan Lee and took place in the mythical African nation of Wakanda?
Black Panther
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom was written by which African American playwright?
August Wilson
Guess this song by the first 5 seconds.
(Song and Artist Name)
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Which record company was founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. in Detroit in 1959?
Motown Records
Who wrote the jazz classic "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)"?
Duke Ellington
What do the letters for the cable network BET stand for?
Black Entertainment Television
Name 10 popular songs between 1980-1999
Success!
Guess this song by the first 4 seconds.
(Song and Artist Name)
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
This jazz legend referred to music as his mistress.
Duke Ellington
Who wrote these lyrics: "Brother, brother, brother, there's far too many of you dying?"
Marvin Gaye
Which Black theatre artist has won the most Tony Awards?
Audra McDonald
Who wrote “Lift Every Voice and Sing?”
James Weldon Johnson
Guess this song by the first 3 seconds.
(Song and Artist Name)
It's Not Right But It's Okay by Whitney Houston
What nickname was given to the great jazz singer Billie Holiday?
Lady Day
The Four Tops, The Temptations, Martha and The Vandellas, and Mary Wells came from what major city?
Who was the first African American to win an Academy Award?
Hattie McDaniel
What musical did Jennifer Hudson receive a Tony for, achieving EGOT status?
A Strange Loop
Guess this song by the first 2 seconds.
(Song and Artist Name)
F Tha Police - N.W.A.
In 1955, contralto Marian Anderson became the first African American to sing on stage at which auditorium?
The Metropolitan Opera House
In 1953, the song “Hound Dog” was released by this blues singer before Elvis Presley’s 1956 version.
Willie Mae "Big Mama” Thornton’
Name the duo that wrote the all Black musical Shuffle Along.
Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake
Uncle Tom's Cabin was published in what year?
1852
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(Song and Artist Name)
Money - Cardi B