Black History
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The "Firsts"
100
Known as "conductor" of the Underground Railroad, risked their life to help enslaved people escape for their freedom 

Harriet Tubman

100

Music genre that originated in New Orleans and became popularized in the 1920s

Jazz

100

She lists talk show host, television producer, actress, author, philanthropist, and media proprietor as her occupation.

Oprah 

100

These colors represent Black History Month

Black, Red, Yellow, Green

100

First Black self-made millionaire

Madam CJ Walker

200
Known for being more radical for his time, supported Black nationalism and advocated for "self-defense"

Malcolm X

200
Won grammy for song of the year in 2025

Kendrick Lamar

200

This movie sported the catchphrase, "Wakanda Forever!"

Black Panther


200

A silk-like material worn around the head to give the appearance of "waves"

Du-Rag


200

First Black female astronaut

Mae Jemmison

300

President that Black History Month was partially inspired by

Lincoln

300

Which R&B singer began her career in 1994 and passed away in 2001 at the age of 22?

Aaliyah

300

This actress has started her career in Disney, most famous for her role in Akeelah and the Bee 

Keke Palmer

300

The process that typically involved using gel/___ control, water and a toothbrush to slick down baby-hairs.

Laying edges

300

First Black Supreme Court Justice

Thurgood Marshall

400
Name of the organization created in 1901 with the purpose to fight racial discrimination and achieve equality

NAACP

400

Who was the first woman to land three number-one songs on Billboard’s streaming charts in a single year?

Megan the Stallion

400

Two-time winner of the Academy Awards and has been nominated for the Oscars nine times

Denzel Washington

400

Holiday that celebrates the freedom of all enslaved African Americans following the Civil War

Juneteenth

400

First African-American winner of the Academy Award for Screenwriting

Jordan Peele

500

Known as "Black Wall Street" this city was a successful example of Black wealth, until it was burned down in a race riot in 1920

Tulsa, OK

500

Number of members in the original Destiny's Child group

4

500
Film that is playing for YBS Movie Night this Friday

Love and Basketball

500

Hair style of small, coiled buns secured against the side of the head.

Bantu Knots


500

First Black woman to appear on a quarter

Maya Angelou 

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