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100

This singer and activist was most notable for her daring performances, but was also working as a spy during WWII during the 1930’s

Who is Josephine Baker?

100

Before changing her name, this inventor, entrepreneur and activist is known for creating and sustaining the Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company

Who is Sarah Breedlove?

100

On September 8, 2017, singer Rihanna launched this inclusive cosmetic brand

What is Fenty Beauty?

100

In 1940, after being cast in Gone with the Wind, this actress was the first Black actress to win an Oscar

Who is Hattie McDaniel?

100

Although often associated with Detroit, this 18-time Grammy award winner and proclaimed “Queen of Soul” was born in Memphis, TN

Who is Aretha Franklin?

200

The first Black-American captain to lead a Star Trek series (i.e., Deep Space 9) in the role of Benjamin Sisko

Who is Avery Brooks?

200

Garret Morgan work has improved gas masks and the sewing machine,  but this is his most notable invention

What is a three-light traffic light?

200

The term, “creamy crack” is used to refer to this

What is a perm/relaxer?

200

While attending Howard University, anthropologist and literary pioneer Zora Neale Hurston was initiated into this sorority

What is Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. ?

200

This name describes a town that excludes Blacks and other minorities with the use of discriminatory laws, harassment, threats or violence

What is Sundown or sunset Towns?

300

Now a retired medical doctor, Alexa Canaday was the first black woman to become this

What is a neurosurgeon?

300

During the period in US History known as the Golden Age, Black Americans accounted for roughly ____ patents

What is 50,000?

300

Upon being forcibly transported from West Africa to colonies in North and South America, enslaved African women kept seeds in their hair using this style

What are braids or cornrows?

300

The film production company, Forty Acres and a Mule Filmworks, was founded by

Who is Spike Lee?

300

Of the 50 states, this state has the most historically Black colleges and universities

What is Alabama? - 12

400

Born in Memphis, Tennessee, photographer is noted as being the first Black police officer in the city before opening up a photography study with his family

Who is Ernest C. Withers?

400

While a nurse, this inventor created the first home security system to address security threats to her home

Who is Marie Ban Brittan Brown?

400

This hairstyle was adorned by “Play” in House Party, making it a popular hairstyle (even today) for Black males

What is high-top or high-top fade?

400

This actress faced criticism for her transformation into  the esteemed Nina Simone for the self-titled biopic

Who is Zoe Saldana?

400

During the Transatlantic slave trade, this country received the majority of documented enslaved Africans

What is Brazil? – almost 5 million

500

First African American to serve in the roles of U.S. Secretary of Commerce (during President Bill Clinton’s first term) and chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) respectively. He was killed, along with 34 others in a 1996 plane crash in Croatia

Who is Ron Brown?

500

This inventor patented a mechanism to automate elevator doors in 1887 after his daughter almost took a fatal fall down an elevator shaft. Prior to his invention, riding an elevator was often complicated and dangerous that required people would to manually shut both the elevator doors and shaft

Who is Alexander Miles?

500

This beauty icon of the 1980s and 90s made bold and pronounced makeup popular as well as her creative Afrofuturist fashion

Who is Grace Jones?

500

What year did Tommie Smith and John Carlos give the Black Power salute at the Olympics?

What is 1968?

500

Some maroon communities (escaped enslaved Africans) occupied this swamp located in Virginia and North Carolina during the 17th century due to its isolated and rough nature. While barely habitable, it provided conditions that kept out Europeans seeking to re-enslave them

What is the Great Dismal Swamp?

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