This case reversed the ruling of "separate but equal" in the Plessy vs. Ferguson case
What is the Brown vs. The Board of Education Topeka
100
This writer, actor, producer is well known for the character "Madea", who starred in several movies and plays
Who is Tyler Perry
100
In 1947, this person broke the color barrier in professional baseball in the modern era
Who is Jackie Robinson
100
This historically black liberal arts college for women was opened in 1881
What is Spelman College
100
This all male group won an NAACP Image Award as well as 3 Grammy's for Best R & B Vocal group
Who is Boyz II Men
200
This case ruled that a court may not constitutionally enforce a "restrictive covenant" which prevents people of a certain race from owning or occupying property
What is the Shelley v. Kramer case
200
This actor was once the star of the television sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"
Who is Will Smith
200
This was the first African American player allowed to compete at the U.S. Nationals in 1950. She later went on to become the first African American to win a major tennis title
What is Althea Gibson
200
This university established the first black law school in the nation and is also where five of the National Pan- Hellenic Greek organizations were founded
What is Howard University
200
This person founded Motown records and went on to develop such artists such as the Jackson 5, the Supremes and Stevie Wonder.
Who is Berry Gordy, Jr.
300
This Supreme Court case struck down state laws banning interracial marriage in the United States
What is the Loving vs. Virginia case
300
This character on Good Times was known for the coined term "DYNOMITE"
Who is JJ
300
Despite having to wear leg braces as a child, she went on to become the first American woman to win a gold medal in three events
Who is Wilma Rudolph
300
This university was founded under a Catholic order established to serve African Americans and other racial minorities. It is also well known for its pharmacy and pre-med programs
What is Xavier University
300
This group is known for this rap single titled "Rapper's Delight"
Who is The Sugarhill Gang
400
In this court case, a precedent was set under the Due Process clause of the 14th amendment that counsel must be guaranteed to everyone facing a possible death sentence
What is Powell vs. Alabama
400
Alice Walker is best known for writing this book which was later turned into a movie
What is The Color Purple
400
On March 19, 1966, this university's men's basketball team featured an all black starting lineup for the first time in NCAA history
What is Texas Western University
400
In 1868, this person opened what is now Hampton University
Who is Samuel Chapman Armstrong
400
This popular singer and actor started touring with his family's troupe, the Will Mastin Trio, at three years old. He was also a member of Frank Sinatra's Rat Pack
Who is Sammy Davis Jr.
500
The Supreme Court decision of this case was overturned by the constitutional amendments by granting national citizenship to those born in the United States, regardless of color
What is the (Dred) Scott vs. Sandford case
500
Sidney Poitier became the first African American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor in his performance in this film
What is Lilies of the Field
500
Jack Johnson, known as the first African American world heavyweight boxing champion, had this nickname
What is the "Galveston Giant"
500
Formerly known as Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negroes, the present name Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) took this name in what year
What is 1953
500
B.B. King is one of the greatest blues performers in history. The letters B.B. stand for this.