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100

Which woman said, "When they go low, we go high"

Who is Michelle Obama

100

Most influential black power organization founded by college students Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seal to challenge politicians and protect black citizens from brutality.

What is the Black Panther Party?

100

"Truth Hurts" was the first major single by which artist?

Who is Lizzo

100

What is the name of the Black Alumni who is currently on the Supreme Court?

Who is Clarence Thomas '71.

100

A common expression which suggest black skin does not age or wrinkle.

What is Black don't crack 

200

The person who says "I'm not one of your little friends."

Who is mom

200

The first black Supreme Justice

Who is Thurgood Marshall?

200

She stared in the television show, How to Get Away With Murder. 

Who is Viola Davis

200

Which dorm was previously know as Mulledy Hall?

What is Brooks?

200

This means “no lie” or “for real”

What is 'no cap'?

300

"All my life I had to fight" was said in what movie?

What is The Color Purple

300

The federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States

What is Juneteenth

300

Who is the most decorated gymnast in the history of Olympics?

Who is Simone Biles?

300

Which building on campus has a floor that was known as "The Black Corridor". A floor that gave minority students on campus the option of living together, providing a sense of community and support.

What is Healy Hall

300

"I got into one little fight and my mom got scared she said 'you're movin' with auntie and uncle in__" was said in what popular comedy TV show.

What is Fresh Prince of Bel Air

400

Respond to this statement "Mom can we go to McDonald's

What is "You got McDonald's money?"

400

 Once a symbolic way for enslaved people in the American South to recognize their marriages

What is Jumping the broom?

400

Who played Venus and Serena's dad in the movie King Richard?

Who is Will Smith

400

What year was the Black Student Union formally recognized by the college?

What is 1969?

400

These are the colors that represent Black History Month.

What is red, green, black and yellow/gold

500

The dismissive farewell "Bye, Felisha" was said in what movie?

What is Friday?

500

The first Black writer to win a Nobel Prize in Literature 

Who is Toni Morrison

500

This music artist has the most Grammy's of all time 

Who is Beyonce

500

What is the name of the Jesuit priest who recruited 20 black men to the college in the 60s?

Who is Rev. John Brooks S.J.

500

This NBA Player scored 81 points in a single game 

Kobe Bryant

600

"Real Eyes Realize Real Lies" is a quote from who?

Who is Tupac Shakur.

600

Negro History week in 1926, chose the second week of February to coincide with these 2 men birthdays.

Who is Frederick Douglas birthday, February 14th and Abraham Lincoln, February 12th?

600

This song is known as the Black National Anthem

Lift Every Voice and Sing.

600

What is the name of The documentary that highlights the history of the Black Student Union and was created in honor of the organization’s 50th anniversary?

What is Race to the Start

600

Name 5 sneaker brands that NBA players have created.

Kevin Durant, Lebron James, Lamelo Ball, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Ja Morant

700

What TV character is known for the saying "Did I do that?"

Who is Steve Urkel

700

What is the full name of the oldest civil rights organization still working today?

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

700

Who was the first African American Woman to win five Grammy Awards in one year?

Who is Lauryn Hill

700

What year was the walkout that protested the unfair suspension of black students on campus?

What is 1969.
700

Who was the first black woman to headline Coachella

Who is Beyoncé.

800

Where was the prosperous city that was know as Black Wall Street located? 

What is Tulsa, Oklahoma

800

Which artist sang this lyric..."And if at first you don't succeed, then dust yourself off and try again."

Who is Aaliyah

800

What book highlights the story of the 20 black men recruited to the college in the '60s

Bonus Points for the author's name.

What is Fraternity by Diane Brady.

800

How many children does Nick Cannon have?

What is 12 kids.

900

A group of the first African American military pilots who fought in World War ll

Who are the Tuskeegee Airmen("Red Tails")?

900

What was Whitney Houston's greatest-selling hit?

What is I Will Always Love You

900

What is the name of the Black Alumni who won a Pulitzer Prize for literature.

Edward P. Jones ‘72

900

Born in St. Louis, this author/poet’s autobiography “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” was published in 1969.

Who is Maya Angelou?

1000

The name used to celebrate Juneteenth before it was called "Juneteenth"? 

What is Jubilee Day?

1000

What show is this popular theme song from?

"Well, we're movin' on up,
To the east side.
To a deluxe apartment in the sky."

What are the Jeffersons?

1000

Which professor was the first African-American faculty member to receive tenure at the college?

Ogretta V. McNeil, Associate professor of psychology

1000

What is the name of the team Jackie Robinson played for in the Negro Leagues, before joining the Major League?

What are the Kansas City Monarchs?

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