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This woman was the first American woman to become a self-made millionaire. Born to parents who were enslaved, orphaned by the age of 7, married at 14 and widowed at 20, she began her own hair care business. She invented her own pomade, and heated combs.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
100
"I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal"
Who is Dr.MLK?
100
He was once on the terrorist list for the U.S. Helped form the ANC and joined the Umkhonto weSizwe (Spear of the Nation) which bombed several facilities in South Africa. This political leader was imprisoned for his politics but later became president of South Africa.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
100
She recently released an amazing video titled Formation. It's rumored her and her partner were the ones who paid off a bail of 500,000 to young Baltimore protester as well as several other bills that accrued fighting the good fight. She has a daughter with a unique name. She is sometimes hailed as Queen.
Who is Beyoncé?
100
On Jan. 1st, 1863 a speech was given by a president of the U.S. that called for the end to slavery.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
200
He is often described as creating peanut butter but that's untrue. He created over 300 uses of it ranging from ink for pens to hand lotion. What he should be known for is his groundbreaking crop rotation method that helped the terrible effects of the Great Depression decline.
Who is George Washington Carver?
200
She was an African American abolitionist. She led the Underground Railroad for 8 years without ever losing one person. She freed many slaves but said this, "I freed a thousand slaves I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves."
Who is Harriet Tubman?
200
This Cuban-born leader tried to lead a coup against the ruthless dictator Trujillo in the Dominican Republic but failed. He denounced American imperialism when he became ruler of Cuba, which led to over 600 assassination attempts by the U.S. He also sent aid to revolutions in Angola, Yemen and Ethiopia.
Who is Fidel Castro?
200
This man was choked to death by Officer Daniel Pantaleo in Staten Island for allegedly selling untaxed cigarettes. Although in the video he can be heard saying "I can't breath" about 11 times, racist officer Daniel Pantaleo still killed him. The officer was later non indicted.
Who is Eric Garner?
200
In the 1920's this movement gave birth to many famous writers in the center of New York City (currently being gentrified). Writers like Richard Wright (Black Boy), Langston Hughes (The Weary Blues), Zora Neale Hurston (Their Eyes Were Watching God), Maya Angelou (And Still I Rise), helped to create this movement of innovation,creativity and art.
What is the Harlem Rennaissance?
300
The creation of this invention made polluted air more breathable. It helped create the early version of the gas masks used during World War I to protect against poison gas. He later sold his patented creation to General Motors. He also created the traffic light.
Who is Garrett Morgan?
300
This woman was a pianist, civil rights activist, singer and a journalist. She used her music as platform to bring awareness to the plights of Black in the U.S. One of her most famous songs is "I put a spell on you"
Who is Nina Simone?
300
She is currently hiding in the Caribbean from U.S. government persecution. She was imprisoned for 6 years under brutal conditions before escaping maximum security level prison like a boss. She was a member of the Black Panthers and the Black Liberation Army. She is also related to Tupac. Who is she?
Who is Assata Shakur?
300
This man used his rap career to highlight key issues like the enslavement of Black america, victimization, the state of fear/ subjugation and police terror. He also criticized American politicians for ruining the lives of millions abroad with neo colonialist ideals.
Who is Yasiin Bey or Mos Def?
300
It is described as the largest and most successful slave revolution in the world. It led to the creation of the first Black republic. It conquered the other half of the island and abolished slavery. Its success is said to have strained the French government to the point that it led to the Louisana Purchase creating present day U.S. It has suffered from intrusive interventions and demands by France through their demands for "reparations" and by the U.S. through their revision of the constitution and illegal occupation in the early 1900's.
What is Haiti?
400
If you watch T.V., use computers or have a phone. You should be thankful to this man who helped develop an inexpensive, compact, and highly sensitive microphone, which they patented in 1962.
Who is James E. West?
400
This woman was part of the U.S. communist party (Che-Lumumba Club), she was also active in the Black Panthers. She is a writer, women's rights activist and a scholar. She was close to most of the girls killed in the Birmingham Church bombing. Has written the book, Women, Race and Class to highlight issues.
Who is Angela Davis?
400
This man was an Argentinian Marxist, military leader, writer, a doctor, and a political leader to many. He played a major in the Cuban revolution and was close friends with Fidel. During his time in Cuba, he was in charge of Cuba main prison where he sentenced between 150-550 inmates to death (All previous members of the regime who ruled before Castro.) Next he was in the middle of trying to build a revolution in Bolivia before being assassinated by the C.I.A.
Who is Che Guevara?
400
This racist environmental crisis is currently taking place within the U.S. All the children and adults have been affected. While the people were being poisoned, General Motors company was getting the clean resource directly pumped to them for 4,000$ while it would have cost only 100$ a day for 3 months ( 9,000$) as a preventative measure for the current disaster that is now taking place. What is the name of this city being terrorized and how long has it been happening?
What is Flint and 2014?
400
This town was referred to as the "Black Wall Street" for the affluence and riches of the Blacks who lived there. They became a self-sufficient town, mostly unaffected by the racism of the rest of the country until it's destruction. It's estimated at least 300 people died while racist whites looted and burned the town to the ground due to their irrational jealousy. What spurred it? A rumor that a Black man raped a white woman.
What is the Tulsa Riots of 1921?
500
This man helped make computers, phones and other electronics more efficient. He is most known for patenting and creating a control unit for the pacemaker. He died from heart failure surprisingly.
Who is Otis Boykin?
500
This man was a civil rights activist, Pan-Afrikanist, historian and an educator. He helped to create organizations such as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). He was the first Black person to earn a PhD from Harvard university. Before he died he helped organize several Pan-African Congresses to free African colonies from European powers.
Who is W.E.B. Du Bois?
500
He was a prominent member of the Civil Rights movement, Pan-African global movement and is the one who popularized "Black Power!" He befriended Muammar Gaddafi and Fidel Castro before passing away from prostate cancer whom he says was instilled in him by American imperialism and their allies.
Who is Kwame Ture?
500
If you've ever said you wanted to be a part of something great like the Civil Rights movement to advocate for justice and fight against white supremacy this movement is perfect for you. It is sometimes foolishly replaced with phrases like "AllLivesMatter." It was created after the murder of Trayvon Martin in 2012 for being Black with a pack of skittles and Arizona Ice tea. Name the movement and the three creators.
What is BlackLivesMatter? Who is Opal Tometi? Who is Patrisse Cullors? Who is Alicia Garza?
500
This church of mostly Black people, was often the meeting place of civil rights leaders before it was bombed by racist Klan members. About 200 people were in the building at the time, it took the life of four little girls.
What is the Birmingham Church bombing?
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