Female Trailblazers
NCNW
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Music Trivia
Guess Who
100
This trailblazer became the first African American performer to win Best Actress in 2002 (pictured here at the Oscars)
Who is Halle Berry?
100
NCNW is the acronym for
What is the National Council of Negro Women?
100
Decode this Acronym: WGFATH
Hint: Your mom would say this when you were out
What is we got food at the house?
100
The Godfather of Rock and Roll
Who is Chuck Berry?
100
This popular group formerly known as Girls Tyme became influential in the late 90's boasting 4 US number-one singles
Who is Destiny's Child
200
This trailblazer is the first African American woman to be voted in to congress. She is also the co-founder of the National Congress of Black Women
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
200
Founder of the National Council of Negro Women
Who is Mary McLeod Bethune
200
Decode this: DILLBBTF
Hint: This phrase is typically used by older black women when they feel like you are playing with them
What is "Do I look like BooBoo the Fool"?
200
This subgenre of funk originating from Washington DC and pioneered by artist like Chuck Brown is lovingly known as
What is Go-Go Music?
200
This R&B/pop group sold over 20 million records and launched the careers of 3 solo acts and a second R&B/pop group made up of 3 members
Who is New Edition?
300
This Olympic Gold medalist made history and was given the moniker of "Sprint Queen"
Who is Florence (Flo Jo) Griffith Joyner
300
The iconic phrase for NCNW
What is the organization of organizations?
300
Phrase said after getting yelled at or punished
Starts with "Stop ___"
What is "Stop all that crying before I give you something to cry about"?
300
This genre of music features rhythmic speech and poetry over a beat, often exploring themes of storytelling, personal experiences, and themes of social issues. Originating from the Bronx
What is Hip-Hop/Rap?
300
This influential figure (pictured here) was a leading voice for Black empowerment and civil rights
Who is Malcom X?
400
This trailblazer became the first African American woman to go to space
Who is Mae Jemison?
400
The founding date of NCNW
When is December 5, 1935?
400
Black children needed to return home at this general time
What is "Before the streetlight come on"?
400
This genre of music, known for its storytelling and roots in folks and blues, has deep ties to Black History. Artist like Linda Martell and Charlie Pride have pioneered and advanced this genre
What is Country Music?
400
This actress is the first African American woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for best actress. This nomination came for her title role as Carmen Jones in 1954
Who is Dorothy Dandridge?
500
This trailblazer became the first FEMALE (not just African American) self-made millionaire
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
500
Main points of NCNW
What is Commitment, Unity, and Self Reliance?
500
The way to turn off an iron is to
What is "Unplugging it"?
500
This music video was the first music video by a black artist to appear on MTV
What is Beat It?
500
This civil rights activist was one of the many faces of the civil rights movement. At the age of 6 they were the face for integrated elementary schools in the American South.
Who is Ruby Bridges?