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What was one of the largest and most significant migrations in history that started in West Africa?
Bantu Migration
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In 1958, this jazz singer became the first African American woman to win a Grammy.
Ella Fitzgerald
100
A singer, songwriter and television personality that pledged at Florida A&M University (FAMU) where she graduated with honors
K. Michelle
100
What three continents were involved in the triangular trade of the 1700’s?
North America, Europe and Africa
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On what date did President Abraham Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in southern states free and enabling Black men to join the ranks of the Union to fight for their own freedom
Jan 1. 1863
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What household item was invented by Sarah Boone?
Ironing Board
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He was the first African American to play hockey in the NHL
Willie O'Ree
200
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What was the first African colony to gain its freedom from European domination was formerly known as the Gold Coast?
Ghana (1957)
200
Who wrote the Autobiography of Malcolm X and Roots?
Alex Haley
200
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She was the first African American candidate for a major party’s nomination for President of the United States in 1972
Shirley Chisolm
200
What is the name of the organization that Dr. Woodson started to promote Black History?
Association for the Study of African American Life and History
200
This Harriet Beecher Stowe novel was published in 1852. It became one of the most influential works to stir anti-slavery sentiments. What was its title?
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
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What African American was an inventor who held more than 60 patents in the U.S and is referred to as the "Black Edison"?
Granville T. Woods
200
Who was the first African American Woman to win the Wimbledon Singles Title
Althea Gibson
300
What is the broad, level area of land that is located in north central Tanzania and extends east of the southeastern shore of Lake Victoria?
Savanna
300
This human rights activist and artist became the first African American television producer.
Harry Belafonte
300
An author that grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from Fisk University with a degree in History. She started writing poetry to cope with the death of her grandmother
Nikki Giovanni
300
Why did Dr. Woodson change the timing of the celebration from April to February?
February was chosen in honor of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, who were both born in February.
300
In May 1962, this Birmingham, Alabama Commissioner of Public Safety used fire hoses and police dogs on Black demonstrator, most of whom were children in this event dubbed the Birmingham Children’s Campaign organized by Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth
Eugene “Bull” Conner
300
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Sarah Breedlove Walker developed special hair care products for black women. She marketed herself as an independent hairdresser and retailer of cosmetic creams. By what name was she known?
Madam C.J. Walker
300
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He played 4 sports at UCLA and went on to become the first African American Baseball player in modern history
Jackie Robinson
400
Using Present Day names, identify five West African Countries where the majority of US slaves were taken from?
Nigeria, Cameroon, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ghana
400
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Who was the first African American Woman to own and produce her own talk show?
Oprah Winfrey
400
During the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter Movement, she has become one of America’s most outspoken mayors. She asked the NBA to host a made-for-TV event only, in her city of Atlanta
Keisha Lance Bottoms
400
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When he was about 20, he disguised himself as a sailor and escaped to New York which was a free state without slavery. What was his name?
Frederick Douglass
400
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This esteemed young woman was the first person to be named National Youth Poet Laureate
Amanda Gorman
400
Why are people of African decent more likely to have sickle cell anemia?
Sickle cells infected with malaria collapse and prevent the parasite from causing infection
400
This boxer is known for holding the heavyweight title for the longest and is best known for defeating Max Schmeling in 1936
Joe Louis
500
Cite three likely reasons why the Bantu migration occurred?
-Slave trade likely contributed to the migrations
-The drying up of the Sahara grasslands
-Some rulers wanted to expand their kingdoms
-Population increase in their homelands
500
What iconic music variety television series showcased black musicians and was hosted by Don Cornelius?
Soul Train
500
1,000 Point Question!
All About Delta!
~What is the full sorority name?
~What is the full founding date?
~What campus was the sorority founded?
~What animal is usually associated with the organization?
500
What institute did Booker T. Washington create?
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
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She has been widely credited with boosting voter turnout in a state historically red that turned blue in the 2020 presidential election where Joe Biden won the state. She also ran for governor of her state in 2018, becoming the first African American female majority-party gubernatorial nominee. Name her and her home state
Stacey Yvonne Abrams, Georgia
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George Washington Carver used peanuts to develop several products. Name 5 products produced from peanuts.
Shaving cream, paper, ink, rubbing oil, synthetic rubber, and instant coffee
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Name the two African American head coaches that were the first to coach in a Superbowl (XLI) and against one another
Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith