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What favorite backyard toy did Lonnie Johnson invent?
What is the super soaker?
Known to many as the "Moses of her people," she enslaved, escaped and helped others gain their freedom as a "conductor" of the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
The American historian and scholar was instrumental in launching Negro History Week in 1926. He is the Father of Black History.
Who is Carter G. Woodson?
At 14 years old, she became the youngest Black executive producer in Hollywood history with the film "Little". This teen actress and singer is best known for playing the role of Diane Johnson in the comedy series Black-ish.
Who is Marsai Martin?
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?
What is the title of the 2018 Marvel Superhero film, directed by Ryan Coogler?
What is Black Panther?
This person who says " Im not one of your little friends."
Who is mom?
He pioneered numerous uses for peanuts, soybeans, and sweet potatoes.
Who is George Washington Carver?
Improved the ironing board with a narrower and curved design, making it easier to iron women's clothing?
Who is Sarah Boone?
In what year did Black History Month become a month-long celebration?
What is 1926?
This City of Champion was featured on the front page of the Plain Dealer on Christmas morning highlighting the impact of his Gift Express. He co-created the Boys to Men Health & Empowerment Summit and Turkey/Takeover in East Cleveland.
Who is Donte Gibbs?
Who was the first Black artist to hit #1 on the Billboard 100 chart?
Who is Tommy Edwards?
What popular ’90s sitcom featured a predominantly Black American cast and was set in a Chicago apartment building?
Respond to this statement: " Mom can we go to McDonalds"
What is do you got McDonalds money?
The first African-American woman to become a self-made millionaire after creating a line of hair products geared toward black hair.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
Pioneer educator who founded a school with $1.50 and twenty years later it became a college.
Who is Mary McLeod Bethune?
Who was the first African American Supreme Court Justice in the United States?
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
The 21 year old first Black Female Brigid Commander in the U.S. Naval Academy's 175 year history.
Who is Sydney Barber?
This song is played at every black cookout and wedding. The lead singer always wears a white cap.
What is "Before I Let Go, Frankie Beverly & Maze"?
Hip Hop was birthed in this city
What is the Bronx?
What was the first Black-owned company to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange?
What is BET
These three women were integral in developing the math behind NASA’s first successful space missions. ("Hidden Figures") movie.
Who is Dorothy Vaughan, Kathleen Johnson, and Mary Jackson?
Who wrote Lift Every Voice and Sing, The Negro National Anthem?
Who is James Weldon Johnson?
The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after which amendment that abolished slavery in the United States.
What is the Thirteenth Amendment?
The first Black man elected to serve as student body president at Harvard University in the school's 384 history.
Who is Noah Harris?
What critically acclaimed album inspired Beyonce’s 2016 World tour?
What is the Lemonade Album?
Who was the first African American woman to win five Grammy Awards in one year?
Who is Lauryn Hill?
This staple item is found in every black household and sometimes in Beyonce's bag.
What is hot sauce?
He created the potato chip. They were made in response to a customer who sent back their fried potatoes, complaining they were too thick.
Who is George Crum/ George Speck?
Who was the first black actor and actress to receive an Academy Award?
Who are Sidney Poitier and Hattie McDaniel?
The NAACP was formed in what year?
What is 1909?
The 23 year old was Princeton University's first Black valedictorian in the school's 275 year history. Princeton's first nine presidents were slave owners.
Who is Nicholas Johnson?
What is the name of DJ D-Nice’s popular virtual dance party series that he started in 2020 during the Pandemic?
What is Club Quarantine?
Who is the first black female singer to record and release a blues song?
Who is Mamie Smith?
In what year did Juneteenth become a federal holiday?
What is the name of the first black Greek fraternity for college students?
Who is Alpha Phi Alpha?
This woman invented Voice Over Internet Protocol (i.e., Skype, MagicJack, Vonage, and other Internet-based audio/video communications)
Who is Marian Croak?
The first Black writer to win a Nobel Prize in Literature
Who is Toni Morrison?
Who sings, "To Be Young, Gifted & Black"?
Who is Nina Simone?
She was the first female black opera singer to sing with a major company, twenty-two years before Marian Anderson's début at the Metropolitan Opera.
Who is Caterina Jarboro (July 24, 1898 – August 13, 1986)
Which musical genre, often associated with New Orleans, blends African, European and Caribbean influences and is known for its brass bands?
What is Jazz?
Dropped on trails or near the river's edge were warnings that there were 'too many eyes watching' or 'too many people looking for runaways.' They served as a sign that it was not safe to move about.
What are Black Eyed Peas?
He invented the street mailbox
Who is Philip Downing?
The founder of Ebony magazine in 1945 with a focus on Black People fashion, beauty and politics, and Jet magazine founded in 1952 which focused on news, culture and entertainment was viewed as "The Weekly Negro News Magazine".
Who is John H. Johnson?
This time period is known for the revival of black expression through the arts in NYC during the 20s and 30s.
What is The Harlem Renaissance?
The first African American actress to win an Academy Award for best actress.
Who is Halle Berry?
She was the first Black Gospel artist inducted into the GMA Hall of Fame and was the first gospel artist ever to win a Grammy Award.
Who is Mahalia Jackson?
Who is the “Godmother of Rock and Roll”?
Who is Sister Rosetta Tharpe?
What movement was founded in 2013 by Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi following the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s killer?
What is the Black Lives Matter Movement?