In 1988, after years of being neglected by mainstream media, hip-hop got its own show on..
MTV --> Yo! MTV Raps
100
An influential leader who taught protesting in a non-violent manner and was one of Martin Luther King Jr’s main influences
Who is Gandhi
100
This artist escaped an abusive relationship to find happiness and enormous success in her solo career with her booming voice and powerful stage performance.
Who is Tina Turner
100
First African-American-oriented cable channel
What is Black Entertainment Television (BET)
100
The first African American to be a Major League Baseball player
Who is Jackie Robinson
200
In 1975, DJ Grand Wizard accidentally created a new sound by trying to hold a spinning record in place. The sound became a major element of modern deejaying
What is scratch
200
Colin Powell became the first African-American U.S. secretary of state during this President's administration
Who is George W. Bush
200
Harvard Law and Princeton graduate who started her own movement called “Lets Move” in order to fight against childhood obesity.
Who is Michelle Obama
200
The first African-American star and Primetime Emmy Award winner for a network television drama
Who is Bill Cosby
200
Boxer known as "Louisville Lip"
Who is Muhammad Ali
300
Name who founded Def Jam Records
Who is Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons
300
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus in this city during this year
What is Montgomery, Alabama and 1955
300
Competed in the summer 2012 Summer Olympics and came out winning both individual all around and team competition gold medals in gymnastics
Who is Gabby Douglas
300
The First African-American female millionaire
Who is Madam C. J. Walker
300
The First African-American heavyweight boxing champion
Who is Jack Johnson
400
Name the 4 elements of hip-hop
What is break dancing, a MC, Graffiti, DJ
400
He was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
400
This singer, songwriter, rapper, and actress is best known for being a part of this group ____ and having a solo album titled _____ which showcases a representation of life and relations with a feminist voice.
Who is Lauryn Hill
400
The First African American invited to dine at the White House in 1901
Who is Booker T. Washington
400
Pro athlete was an All-star in 2 Major League sports
Who is Vincent "Bo" Jackson
500
In the 1970s, an East Bronx gang named Savage Seven started to organize cultural events for youths. The gang members formed a hip-hop awareness group in 1973 called..
What is Zulu Nation
500
At age 19 became the youngest and first African-American anchor for WTVF-TV in Nashville
Who is Oprah
500
Sold more than a 100 million records worldwide, and is the second black woman to be nominated for a best actress Academy Award. She is featured on two starts on the Hollywood walk of fame.
Who is Diana Ross
500
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
First African American nominated for a Best Director Academy Award and for this movie ______
Who is John Singleton for "Boyz n the Hood"
500
This college won the 1966 NCAA Division 1 basketball championship starting 5 African American players in the final