US Presidents (18th-19th Century)
He was president when the Civil War began and he gave the Gettysburg Address in 1863.
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
Some notable songs of his include "Hello, Dolly!", "Dream a Little Dream of Me", and "What a Wonderful World" 🎺
Who was Louis Armstrong?
The first intercollegiate African-American sorority was founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard University. Kamala Harris is a member.
Who are the AKAs (Alpha Kappa Alpha)?
He was also known as Black Mamba.
Who was Kobe Bryant?
What is Rome?
He signed the Indian Removal Act, which led to the Trail of Tears. He was also the first president to be impeached.
Who was Andrew Jackson?
He wrote the Black National Anthem and was the First African-American professor at New York University.
Who was James Weldon Johnson?
This African American sorority was founded on January 13, 1913, at Howard University, making it the second oldest AA sorority. Their colors are Crimson and Cream.
What is Delta Sigma Theta (Deltas)?
He's also known as the Greek Freak.
Who is Giannis Antetokounmpo?
This is the capital of China.
What is Beijing?
Before his presidency, he was the Commanding General of the U.S. Army during the Civil War.
Who was Ulysses S. Grant?
His poem, "Harlem" begins:
"What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore— And then run?"
Name the author.
Who was Langston Hughes?
This fraternity was founded on November 17, 1911, at Howard University. Stephen A. Smith is a member, also known as the Que Dogs.
What is Omega Psi Phi?
He is also known as "The Hick from French Lick".
Who is Larry Bird?
This is the capital of Canada.
What is Ottowa?
He had the shortest presidential term in US history, and the longest inauguration speech in US history.
Who was William Henry Harrison?
This author taught at North Carolina Central University for some time. One of her most notable works is "Mules and Men".
Who was Zora Neale Hurston?
This is the only HBCU sorority founded at a PWI. 🐩
Who are the SGRhos (Sigma Gamma Rho)?
He's also known as Agent Zero. The last team he played for was the Shanghai Sharks.
Who is Gilbert Arenas?
This is the capital of Brazil.
What is Brasília?
Grover Cleveland was the first President to serve two non-consecutive terms. Name one of the two terms (10th, 28th, 47th, etc).
What are the 22nd or 24th?
This American-born French performer was the first black woman to star in a major motion picture, the 1927 silent film Siren of the Tropics.
Who was Josephine Baker?
Alpha Phi Alpha is the only HBCU fraternity founded at an Ivy League School. Name the school.
What is Cornell University?
Ron Artest's nickname used to be his real name for a time. What was the nickname?
What is Metta World Peace?
South Africa has 3 capitals. Name one of them.
What is Cape Town, Pretoria, or Bloemfontein?