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Old School vs New School
100
Born Feb 4, 1913, This famous activist was best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks?
100
There's a debate about whether it's ok to add ____ to grits.
What is Sugar?
100
Getting fired on your day off, losing the chain the grandma gave you, and "bye Felicia".
What is Friday?
100
"She Knows....She Knows....and I know She knows"
Who is J. Cole?
100
One of the original singers in the duet "If This World Were Mine."
Who is Luther Vandross? Who is Cheryl Lynn?
200
In 2008, a 47-year-old senator from Chicago made history by becoming the first African American president.
Who is Barak Obama
200
Statements used when taking children in the store?
What is don't touch nothing, don't ask for nothing, cause you not gettin' nothing?
200
An animated adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet, this 1994 Disney classic provided us with the acclaimed voice acting of Madge Sinclair, Robert Guillaume, and James Earl Jones.
What is The Lion King?
200
"This is the peace that you cannot buy."
Who is Tems?
200
Whether Beyonce or Frankie Beverly, this song is a staple at any cookout.
What is Before I let Go?
300
Roads would be less safe and our kiddos wouldn't know about "Red light, Green light" were it not for this brilliant inventor.
Who is Garrett A Morgan?
300
Many have used the acronym "WAGBT" in deciding whether to attend a function.
What is "Who all gon' be there?"
300
This 1992 horror film was later rebooted in 2021 and directed by Jordan Peele. This film not only paid homage to its predecessor but touched on injustice for the current time.
Hint: I bet you won't say his name 3 times in a row.
What/Who is Candyman?
300
"You don't have to be rich to be my girl, You don't have to be cool to rule my world."
Who is (The Artist Formally Known as) Prince
300
A song of empowerment sung by Chaka Khan and Whitney Houston.
What is "I'm Every Woman?"
400
A self-made millionaire, this businesswoman created her own hair care line and founded the first Black-owned cosmetology school, Poro College.
Who is Annie Malone?
400
Name the trifecta of famous African Americans you learn about EVERY YEAR for BHM during grade school.
Who is Rosa Parks, MLK, and Malcolm X?
400
This 2018 Film grossed $1.3 billion worldwide and was the highest-grossing film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe at the time. It was also highest grossing solo hero movie before losing it's seat to Spiderman: No way home in 2021
What is Black Panther
400
"In a minute, I'ma need a sentimental man or woman to pump me up."
Who is Lizzo?
400
Utilizing a sample track from Aretha Franklin, name the song title by r&b artist Llyod.
What is "Lay it Down"?
500
An important figure in the LGBTQIA+ community: name this advocate for the transgender acceptance movement who's known during the Stonewall riots of 1969
Who is Marsha P. Johnson?
500
Using the acronym "YGMM", give a response a parent may have provided if you requested a particular fast food restaurant.
What is "You got McDonald's Money"?
500
A 2017 horror/comedy starring Daniel Kaluuya's visit, and eventual escape, from his girlfriend's family home.
What is Get Out?
500
"Can we talk for a minute? Girl, I want to know your name."
Who is Tevin Campbell?
500
Whether you're in 1983 or 2006, name the Broadway production turned film that Loretta Devine held a role in both showings.
What is Dreamgirls?