Black History
The NAACP stands for this.
(Which was formed in this year.)
What is the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People?
(1909)
This is the year that the first Super Bowl was held.
What is 1967?
Though cultivated in China for 8,000 years, Ancient Romans first encountered THIS fruit in Persia (region of Iran) and named them persicum, or "Persian apples."
A. Papaya, B. Peach or C. Pineapple
What is the PEACH?
This was Elvis Presley's very first hit in 1956.
What is "Heartbreak Hotel?"
This was the first full-length animated film (Disney, 1937).
What is Snow White and the Seven Dwarves?
This author wrote the bestselling memoir “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”
Who is Maya Angelou?
This athlete is the most-decorated Olympian of all time, with a total haul of 28 medals, including 23 golds, of which a record 8 golds were won in a single Games.
Who is Michael Phelps?
With 8 golds in the Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008, Michael Phelps broke the previous record of 7 golds, set by Mark Spitz in 1972
This is the main ingredient in meringue, which makes it light and fluffy.
What are egg whites?
This band recruited its original disco dancing members with an ad that read: "Macho types wanted: must have moustache"
Are are the Village People?
This important Marvel comic writer and publisher went on to help develop the Marvel universe for new generations on the big screen, even making small appearances.
Who is Stan Lee?
This Amendment to the US Constitution abolished slavery
What is the 13th Amendment?
The number 42 is retired from ALL of Major League Baseball in honor this player?
Who is Jackie Robinson?
He famously broke the Major League Baseball color line in 1947. He retired in 1956. The number 42 was retired in his honor in 1997.
Haggis is traditionally made with, among other things, the liver, heart, and lungs of a sheep. The mixture is then stuffed inside THIS and boiled.
What is the sheep's stomach?
This rapper achieved a world record with his six-minute track containing 1,560 words, the most words for a hit single.
Who is Eminem with "Rap God?"
Two different actors have won Academy Awards for playing this comic-book character.
(Who are?)
Who is The Joker?
Heath Ledger won a posthumous Academy Award for best supporting actor for his portrayal of the Joker in 2008’s The Dark Knight. Joaquin Phoenix won best actor for his take on the comic-book villain in 2019’s Joker.
This famous African American activist graduated from Morehouse college in Atlanta, Georgia
Who was Martin Luther King Jr?
This heavyweight boxer proclaimed "I am the greatest" after his win over Sonny Liston?
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Only had 5 career losses.
The durian fruit has been banned on public transport, in hotels, and in other common areas in several Asian countries for this reason.
What is it's powerful stench?
This country artist recorded two of his best-selling albums in prison.
Who is Johnny Cash?
This actor/actress hold the record for most Academy Award nominations (20 and counting).
A. Al Pacino, B. Jack Nicholson or C. Meryl Streep
Who is Meryl Streep?
This abolitionist served an important part of the “Underground Railroad,” a secret path through slave-holding states for runaway slaves to escape to the north, was able to escape like all those he/she aided in 1849.
Who was Harriet Tubman?
This infamous (nickname in media) event occurred in a 2004 NBA game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons when a conflict started on the court among the players, but fans soon got involved, which led to fights between players and fans.
What was "Malice at the Palace?"
This everyday staple can be used in breakfast cereals, noodles, and alcoholic beverages like sake.
What is rice?
This rapper originally went by the name Lesane Parish Crooks.
Who was Tupac?
These are the "Big Five" Oscars Award categories.
What are Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Screenplay?