History
What amendment abolished slavery?
13th
Who gave the famous "I Have a Dream" speech?
Martin Luther King Jr
Which 2 rappers famously were in conflict during the 1990s resulting in both their deaths?
Tupac and Biggie.
Which NBA athlete won 6 NBA championship rings with the Chicago Bulls?
Micheal Jordan
What does HBCU stand for?
Historically Black College or University
Which set of laws was passed to reinforce white supremacy and further restrict African Americans?
Jim Crow Laws
Who was arrested after refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Alabma?
Rosa Parks
Which duo released the songs "Ms Jackson" and "Hey Ya!" ?
Outkast
Which tennis superstar won 23 grand slam titles?
Serena Williams
What food tradition is held by African Americans included collard greens, fried chicken, and yams?
Soul Food
What Supreme Court case ruled racial segregation in public schools unconsitutional?
Brown v Board of Education
Famous civil-rights leader known for promoting black indepence and individuality?
Malcolm X
Which R&B group made the song "No Scrubs" and "Waterfalls? (Double points if you can name all the members)
TLC
Who was the first African American player to play Major League Baseball in 1947?
Jackie Robinson
What does Juneteenth commemorate ?
The emancipation of enslaved people in Texas, announced on June 19.
What was the event called in which Martin Luther King Jr delivered his infamous "I Have a Dream" speech?
March on Washington
Who was the co-founder of the NAACP along with other activists like Ida B Wells?
W.E.B. Du Bois
Which genre developed in African American communities during the 1970s?
Hip-hop
Which boxer defeated Mike Tyson in 1990 creating a massive upset?
Buster Douglas
What famous black holiday celebrated on December 26th - January 1 was created in 1966 and focuses on African Heritage
Kwanzaa
Which Supreme Court case involving Homer P---- challenged segregation and resulted in the "seperate but equal" conclusion ?
Plessy v Ferguson
Who was the first African American Supreme Court Justice?
Thurgood Marshall
What genre of music was developed in the South during the 1860s; featuring a guitar, harominica, piano, and bass ?
The Blues
Who was the first Black quarterback to win the Super Bowl MVP award?
Doug Williams
What major cultural movement in New York took place?
Harlem Renaissance